US Politics | Inside terrifying murders plaguing Gary, Indiana, after 4 killed in 24 hours amid 44% spike in homicides in a year
A SMALL Indiana city has seen a terrifying 44 percent spike in murders in just one year. Four people, including two teenagers, were shot dead in just 24 hours in Gary, which is about 30 miles south of Chicago. 
FacebookBobby Wright, 14, was found dead from gunshot wounds in Gary, Indiana on Monday morning '/ ' 
FacebookDayvion Jones, 16, was also found shot dead at the same location as Bobby. There were four homicides in Garry in just 24 hours, and police say they're related '/ ' 
ABC 7 ChicagoThe teen boys' bodies were discovered behind the above house in Gary '/ ' April King, 50, was found dead inside an abandoned house on Sunday, Fox News reported. Police then discovered a man with a head wound on the house's front porch, leading them to believe the incident was a botched murder-suicide. Arlandus Jackson, 37, also died later on Sunday from a gunshot wound. Then, on Monday morning, Dayvion Jones, 16, and Bobby Wright, 14, were found shot dead behind a home. Read More News 
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STAR JAILED Fans worried by rapper's arrest for family fight as 'troubling vid emerges' Police have said none of the four murders were random. They have also denied that the homicides are connected to drugs or gangs. Gary Police Chief Brian Evans said on Tuesday: ...We believe 'the teens ' were killed together at the same time. Officers have very good leads in this case.... He added: ...We believe that all the individuals were targeted by a specific person, it just so happened that it happened with a short period of time and we're working toward it.... The city has seen a concerning rise in homicides over the last year. Most read in News STRANGE DEATH Mystery as student, 20, found dead in residence hall after 'screams heard' 'SHE'S INNOCENT' Daughter's chilling words at trial after mom 'killed ex for abusing teen' CHILLING FIND Stockton serial killer's murders officially linked by cops through ballistics FATAL PUNCH Actor found guilty in road rage death as heartbroken family weeps in court 'KILL ME' Jeffrey Dahmer's sick words about murder of TV host's son revealed DOUBLE BLOW Debbie Collier's daughter suffered another family tragedy before mom's murder In 2022 alone, there have been 52 murders, which is a 44 percent increase from October 2021. Mayor Jerome Prince said the city is facing an ...unprecedented amount of violence... and vowed to make crime a top priority. ...We have to invest very heavily in education, preventive measures for our youth and try to curtail some of the violence,... he said. ...We're not immune to it, we're part of it and we're doing everything that we can to investigate the crimes.... Read More on The US Sun 
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RINGS OF POWER Gisele spotted without wedding ring in Miami amid Tom Brady divorce report As of Wednesday, no arrests have been made in any of the four homicides. Anyone with information on the murders has been asked to contact the Gary/Lake County Metro Homicide Unit at 219-755-3855.
FacebookBobby Wright, 14, was found dead from gunshot wounds in Gary, Indiana on Monday morning '/ ' FacebookDayvion Jones, 16, was also found shot dead at the same location as Bobby. There were four homicides in Garry in just 24 hours, and police say they're related '/ ' ABC 7 ChicagoThe teen boys' bodies were discovered behind the above house in Gary '/ ' April King, 50, was found dead inside an abandoned house on Sunday, Fox News reported. Police then discovered a man with a head wound on the house's front porch, leading them to believe the incident was a botched murder-suicide. Arlandus Jackson, 37, also died later on Sunday from a gunshot wound. Then, on Monday morning, Dayvion Jones, 16, and Bobby Wright, 14, were found shot dead behind a home. Read More News STRANGE DEATH Mystery as student, 20, found dead in residence hall after 'screams heard' STAR JAILED Fans worried by rapper's arrest for family fight as 'troubling vid emerges' Police have said none of the four murders were random. They have also denied that the homicides are connected to drugs or gangs. Gary Police Chief Brian Evans said on Tuesday: ...We believe 'the teens ' were killed together at the same time. Officers have very good leads in this case.... He added: ...We believe that all the individuals were targeted by a specific person, it just so happened that it happened with a short period of time and we're working toward it.... The city has seen a concerning rise in homicides over the last year. Most read in News STRANGE DEATH Mystery as student, 20, found dead in residence hall after 'screams heard' 'SHE'S INNOCENT' Daughter's chilling words at trial after mom 'killed ex for abusing teen' CHILLING FIND Stockton serial killer's murders officially linked by cops through ballistics FATAL PUNCH Actor found guilty in road rage death as heartbroken family weeps in court 'KILL ME' Jeffrey Dahmer's sick words about murder of TV host's son revealed DOUBLE BLOW Debbie Collier's daughter suffered another family tragedy before mom's murder In 2022 alone, there have been 52 murders, which is a 44 percent increase from October 2021. Mayor Jerome Prince said the city is facing an ...unprecedented amount of violence... and vowed to make crime a top priority. ...We have to invest very heavily in education, preventive measures for our youth and try to curtail some of the violence,... he said. ...We're not immune to it, we're part of it and we're doing everything that we can to investigate the crimes.... Read More on The US Sun RED-HANDED 'Person of interest' snared on video & cops say he's on mission after 6 murders RINGS OF POWER Gisele spotted without wedding ring in Miami amid Tom Brady divorce report As of Wednesday, no arrests have been made in any of the four homicides. Anyone with information on the murders has been asked to contact the Gary/Lake County Metro Homicide Unit at 219-755-3855.
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