Man killed by stray bullet during fight in East Chicago

“Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that the victim was an involved party in the fight or the intended target of the shots fired,” Wilder said.

A man was shot to death May 19 in East Chicago, Indiana.

A man was killed by what may have been a stray bullet Sunday in East Chicago, Indiana.

Officers responding to reports of gunfire at 2:02 a.m. found 22-year-old Alan L. Ross dead with apparent gunshot wounds to his face near 140th and Pulaski streets, according to a statement from East Chicago Police Lt. Marguerite Wilder.

A witness told investigators someone started shooting during a fight, Wilder said. People ran away when shots rang out before noticing that Ross had been hit.

“Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that the victim was an involved party in the fight or the intended target of the shots fired,” Wilder said. East Chicago police have not had any prior contact with Ross, who lived in Hammond, Indiana.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Isaac Washington at 219-391-8318, email him at iwashington@eastchicago.com or submit an anonymous tip to 219-391-8500.

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