Lake County, IN: Homicide Investigation Underway in East Chicago Following Death of 45-Year-Old Man

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East Chicago, IN – Authorities are investigating the death of a man ruled a homicide on Saturday evening.

Daniel Negrete, 45, was pronounced dead at St. Catherine’s Hospital at 7:41 p.m. Saturday, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office. Officials identified the East Chicago resident following a positive identification by his family.

The incident occurred at Negrete’s residence on the 1800 block of East 140th Street. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, with the East Chicago Police, Fire Department, and Lake County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation unit responding.

The Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force is now leading the investigation. Authorities said a forensic autopsy is scheduled for Monday, January 20, at the Lake County Forensic Center in Crown Point, Indiana.

Details regarding the cause of death and the injury sustained are pending further investigation. Officials have not released additional information regarding potential suspects or motives in the case.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the East Chicago Police Department or the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office.

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