Gary, IN – A death investigation in Gary remains open today after a woman was found deceased Wednesday morning with a gunshot wound, according to a release from the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
According to officials, a Medicolegal Death Investigation team responded to 2343 20th Place in Gary at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Family members positively identified the victim on scene as Nicole S. Mabon-Brewer, 47, a resident of Gary.
An autopsy was performed Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Lake County Forensic Center in Crown Point. The coroner confirmed the gunshot wound but listed the manner of death as undetermined, noting that investigators are still working to determine whether the case involves an accident, suicide, or homicide.
“This case is still open and awaiting further results through lead investigation unit of the Indiana State Police,” Coroner David J. Pastrick said in the statement. “There is not sufficient evidence or justification as to whether the death was an accident, suicide, or homicide at this time.”
The victim was officially certified deceased at 12:22 p.m. Wednesday by the coroner’s investigator. Agencies involved include the Gary Police Department, Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force, Lake County Sheriff’s Department CSI, and Indiana State Police.
Authorities have not released any additional details, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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