Wallace ’Wally’ Broadnax, 70, a retired Gary firefighter and longtime community figure, was fatally shot on the morning of June 26, 2021, during an armed robbery at a Gary, Indiana gas station as he was returning to his car. Broadnax served more than 25 years with the Gary Fire Department, was a member of the 1968 Roosevelt High School state championship basketball team, and was later inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. In retirement he worked at his family’s funeral home and was widely remembered for his kindness and dedication to the city.

Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were taken into custody and are facing felony murder, robbery, and weapons charges in connection with his death. The mayor publicly condemned the senseless brutality and pledged support to Broadnax’s family. Does anyone have memories of Wally or information that could shed light on what happened that morning?