Christopher Earl Mason was 54 when he was fatally wounded by a gunshot to the head in Gary, Indiana, on or about August 13, 2016. His death was officially ruled a homicide. Born February 5, 1962, Mason had served in the United States Army and later worked for Atco-Gary Metal Technologies, LLC.

Public details about the investigation are scarce. No information about suspects or arrests has been released and the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been made public, leaving questions about who is responsible for his death.

If anyone knew Christopher, his movements that week, or has information about the shooting, please share what you can.