A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shares that on Monday night, June 8th, at 6:53 PM, deputies responded to a residence in the 2900 west block of US 20 regarding a report of a subject suffering from a gunshot wound.
Deputies arrived a short time later, located the subject, and secured the scene.
The deceased has been identified as 64-year-old James D. Williams of La Porte. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded and assumed control of the investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses additional information is encouraged to contact Chief of Detectives – Captain Andy Hynek at (219) 326-7700, ext. 2401 or ahynek@lcso.in.gov.
The investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available for release at this time.
