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Chicago Sun-Times
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Boy, 16, shot to death in Gary

Authorities found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound at 51st and Maryland Street on June 12, 2019, in Gary.

A 16-year-old boy was shot to death Wednesday in northwest Indiana.

Authorities were dispatched about 6:15 p.m. to 51st and Maryland Street in Gary and found Johnny Peluyera suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Lake County Coroner’s office.

He was pronounced dead about a half hour later, the coroner’s office said. His death was ruled a homicide.

Gary police did not immediately respond to a request for details.

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