Crime & Safety
Lake County, IN Shooting: Man Charged With Murder in Teen's Death
Gary, IN – A 48 year old man is now facing a murder charge after a 14 year old boy died from injuries sustained in a shooting in northwest Indiana, prompting authorities to upgrade the charges initial
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-02T20:19:53.660Z
Gary, IN – A 48 year old man is now facing a murder charge after a 14 year old boy died from injuries sustained in a shooting in northwest Indiana, prompting authorities to upgrade the charges initially filed against the suspect.
According to the Gary Police Department , officers responded Monday, Oct. 26, to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of West 11th Avenue in Gary, located in Lake County near the Chicago metropolitan area.
When officers arrived, they discovered a 14 year old boy suffering from a gunshot wound.
The teenager was transported to Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus for emergency medical treatment before being transferred to a hospital in Chicago for additional care.
Despite medical efforts, the juvenile later succumbed to his injuries , authorities confirmed.
Shortly after the shooting, police took 48 year old Jason Kennebrew into custody.
Kennebrew was initially charged with attempted murder while the teenager was receiving treatment.
However, following the boy's death, prosecutors upgraded the charges against Kennebrew to include murder and four counts of criminal recklessness , according to Gary police.
The department's announcement also identifies Kennebrew as being incarcerated at the Lake County Jail.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the circumstances that led to the shooting, including whether the suspect and victim knew each other.
Investigators also have not released a possible motive or additional details about what occurred before shots were fired.
The victim's identity was not included in the department's public announcement.
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue gathering information about the deadly shooting.
Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Michael Mitchell with the Lake County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force at 219 755 3855 .
The upgraded charges mark a significant development in the investigation following the teenager's death.
Kennebrew is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.