Man Killed in Gary Police-Involved Shooting Under Investigation

A man was fatally shot during a Gary SWAT team operation on the 600 block of Adams Street early Tuesday morning, with the Lake County Sheriff's Department investigating the incident. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and explosions around 6:30 a.m. as police were reportedly delivering a warrant, though the exact nature of the operation remains unclear. The Lake County Detective Bureau and CSI spent several hours collecting evidence at the scene. In a separate incident, Tyler Levell Williams, a 27-year-old Lafayette man, was found fatally shot at a Gary residence during a welfare check on Saturday morning, with his death ruled a homicide. Additionally, Anthony Drake, 58, died late Saturday night on Interstate 65 after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to fuel his car amid ongoing construction. These incidents highlight recent violent and fatal events under investigation in the Gary area.