Danielle Brown was 23 when she was shot and killed on February 12, 2023, in the 1100 block of Durbin in Gary, Indiana. Reports say the dispute that led to the shooting was over about $10. Brown was described as a Black female.

Authorities say at least two eyewitnesses identified 51-year-old Kevin Scott Varner of Hammond as the shooter. Varner was captured the same day in Fowler, Indiana; during a traffic stop he opened fire on an officer and was later charged with attempted murder in Benton County in addition to the homicide allegations. He represented himself at trial and pushed for a speedy schedule. On May 5, 2023, a jury found Varner guilty of Brown’s murder, and on June 16, 2023, he received an aggregate sentence of 79 years — 63 years for the murder and 16 years under a habitual felon enhancement.

Anyone who knew Danielle, saw her on February 12, 2023, or has information about the events on Durbin that day is asked to come forward.