A family gathering in Merrillville, Indiana, on December 26, 2017, ended with a deadly shooting inside a home on West 61st Avenue. The dispute began during an argument over the disciplining of a 7-year-old and involved 27-year-old Ryan Halbe, his 55-year-old mother Candice Halbe, and Robert Stewart, the 37-year-old boyfriend of Ryan’s sister. The argument escalated after Stewart, reportedly intoxicated, became physically aggressive and then opened fire.

Ryan was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead that night; his mother died of her injuries two days later. Several other family members, including Ryan’s sister, were present but not physically harmed. Stewart fled but was found hiding in a nearby shed and taken into custody. He was initially charged with two counts of murder; later court actions resulted in a plea to lesser counts and a prison sentence.

Did anyone in Merrillville witness the disturbance or see someone leave the house that night who hasn’t yet come forward?