Man shot to death in East Chicago

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A man was shot to death in East Chicago, Indiana, the Lake County coroner’s office said Friday.

A death investigation team was called about 11:30 a.m. to the 4900 block of Melville Avenue, according to the coroner’s office.

Terance Jackson, 22, of the 3900 block of Butternut Street in East Chicago, was found with gunshot wounds, the coroner’s office said. He was pronounced dead at 12:09 p.m. and his death was ruled a homicide.

East Chicago police did not provide additional information Friday.

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