Julian Valdez Fernandez was 21 when he was shot in Hammond, Indiana, on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He survived the initial attack but remained gravely wounded and died from his injuries on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Very few details about the shooting have been released. No public announcements from Hammond law enforcement about arrests or identified suspects have been reported, and the investigation’s progress has not been shared.

If anyone knew Julian, witnessed the shooting on June 19, 2022, or has information that could help the ongoing investigation, please come forward.