In the late summer of 2022, 51-year-old Curtis Burnside was shot multiple times outside his home in Gary, Indiana, and later collapsed and died on the floor of his residence after retreating indoors. The shooting happened on September 8, 2022; a pet dog was grazed by a bullet during the incident. Loved ones described Burnside as creative, observant, and someone who would defend those who could not defend themselves.

Witnesses at the scene identified an alleged assailant who was located a few houses from the crime scene and taken into custody by the Gary Police Department with assistance from Metro Detectives. The person arrested was identified as 60-year-old Lamar Golston of Gary, and witnesses reported he had a history of erratic behavior and had been known to brandish a weapon without provocation. The case was investigated by the Gary/Lake County Metro Homicide Unit and presented to the Lake County Prosecutor's Office.

If anyone knew Curtis, saw him on September 8, 2022, or has information about the events that day, please come forward.