Two People Shot Dead at Gary Home

Police spokeswoman says there was a gathering of people before the shooting

Gary police on Thursday said they're investigating the shooting deaths of two young men, at least one of whom is teenager.

The pair were found dead when officers went to a home on the 1600 block of West 5th Avenue after receiving a call of shots fired, Gary Police Cpl. Gabrielle King said.

King said there was a gathering of people before the shooting, but she didn't have additional details.

A spokesperson from the Lake County Coroner's Office said one victim was 17 years old. The age of the second victim wasn't released by midday Thursday.

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