Thomas Richardson was 25 when he was fatally shot on the evening of May 15, 2017, in a residential area of East Chicago, Indiana. The shooting left Richardson with injuries that proved fatal; he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. A second person was wounded in the same incident and survived.

Local officers responded to the scene and the Lake County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide from gunshot wounds. Public reports do not show a suspect being immediately arrested or specific charges filed in connection with Richardson’s killing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about who was responsible, please contact the East Chicago Police Department. How can readers help this investigation?