Griffith, Indiana – Three men were tragically discovered deceased following a shooting incident at a residence in Northwest Indiana on Friday afternoon, as reported by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The violence unfolded at a property located in the 600 block of Colfax Street in unincorporated Griffith. Law enforcement officers swiftly responded to the scene, with Chopper7 capturing footage of the aftermath.
Neighbors were shocked by the morning’s events, with police presence including officers in an armored vehicle. The jarring scene left residents like Rhonda Fierro surprised and unsettled. “We went to look out the window where we could actually see the driveway better, and there was a man laying there,” expressed Fierro. “And then the police come and the helicopters and the SWAT… they just broke open the door.”
Authorities arrived at the home shortly before 2 p.m. to find three individuals with apparent gunshot wounds. Tragically, two of the victims had already succumbed to their injuries, while the third man was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where he later passed away. The sudden outbreak of violence left the neighborhood in disbelief.
Neighbor Patty Estrada recounted the harrowing moment she witnessed from her window after hearing gunshots. “I seen a man laying in the driveway, another man straddled over him going through his pockets,” Estrada vividly described. She observed the suspected shooter entering the residence before hearing another gunshot a few minutes later.
Authorities are currently investigating various factors, including the possibility of the shooting being a murder-suicide. However, they have assured that there is no immediate threat to the surrounding area, and no arrests have been made. The bleak reality of violence resonates with community members like Estrada, who expressed concern for the state of the world today.
At this time, further details surrounding the incident remain limited. The local authorities continue their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the tragic shooting, seeking answers for the community left reeling in shock and sorrow.