Carlos Spikes was 34 when he was fatally shot in Gary, Indiana, on the evening of Friday, December 17, 2021. He was in the 4100 block of Buchanan Street and the Lake County Coroner’s Office pronounced him dead at the scene at approximately 6:10 p.m.; his death was ruled a homicide from gunshot wounds.

The Gary Police Department opened an investigation but motive and suspects were not released publicly. In the days and weeks after the shooting there were no arrests and no suspects identified. The investigation remains open and law enforcement has continued to seek information that could lead to a breakthrough.

If anyone has information about Carlos Spikes, his movements that evening, or the 4100 block of Buchanan Street on December 17, 2021, please contact the Gary Police Department.