Christian Lewis Death, Obituary –Â Christian Lewis, a 21-year-old resident of Gary, Indiana, was fatally shot late Wednesday night in the 5800 block of Cypress Avenue, according to the Gary Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m., when officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered Lewis in a 2004 gold Jeep Cherokee, which had crashed into a tree at the end of Cypress Avenue.
According to police, the vehicle was riddled with gunfire, and several nearby cars were also damaged in the shooting. The Lake County Coroner’s Office confirmed Thursday that Lewis had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. This incident marks the latest in a series of violent crimes affecting the area, prompting renewed calls for community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement. The Gary Police Department has not yet released information regarding suspects or potential motives in the case, and authorities are actively investigating.
The shooting has left the family and community shaken as they mourn the loss of Lewis, who was known to many in the area. Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Gary Police Department or leave anonymous tips with local crime stoppers, as they continue their efforts to find those responsible for the crime.
