Anthony Garland, 34, was found shot to death on the morning of June 30, 2022, after failing to return home from a Lyft shift. Firefighters discovered his body lying face down in the grass in the 3000 block of Rolling Dunes Drive; the coroner later determined he had been shot six times. Only a small amount of change was found on him.

Investigators tracked Garland’s 2013 GMC Acadia to Merrillville using GPS and located 24-year-old Devin Powell behind the wheel. Authorities reported apparent blood stains on the center console and recovered both Garland’s and Powell’s wallets in the vehicle, along with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol that was later matched to bullets recovered from Garland’s body. Powell initially told investigators he found the running, unoccupied vehicle but later acknowledged requesting the ride and shooting Garland, saying he acted in self-defense and alleging Garland tried to take his money. Garland was a husband and father; only the small amount of change was found on him after the shooting.

If anyone knew Garland’s routines while he drove for rideshare services or saw the GMC Acadia in Merrillville around that morning, please share what might help clarify the last hours of his life?