Jasmin Donta’ Owens Jr. was 19 when he was shot and killed in Gary, Indiana, on the night of September 28, 2020. The shooting happened about 10:48 PM near the 4300 block of W. 23rd Avenue; the crime scene was later identified at 25th and Clark. Owens was taken to Methodist Northlake Hospital but died of gunshot wounds, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

The Lake County Metro Homicide Unit and the Gary Police Department are handling the investigation, which has faced staffing and resource challenges. No arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced. His mother, Natasha Johnson, and other family members continue to grieve and seek answers.

If anyone has information about the shooting near 25th and Clark on September 28, 2020, please contact authorities.