CBS News Chicago[1] has reported on the murder charge in the fatal shooting of Hendrick Robinson near the 400 block of Richard Gordon Hatcher Boulevard in Gary. The shooting was reported at about 3:33 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Region News Source[2] first reported the charge on October 25.
CBS News Chicago gave Robinson's age as 59. Region News Source described him as about 60 and reported that he was shot during an apparent robbery attempt and died at Methodist Hospitals Northlake.
What the outlets reported
Both outlets report that a 20-year-old man from Merrillville has been charged with murder and robbery-related counts with firearm enhancements. Because the outlets spell his first name differently, it is not included here. The reporting also indicates that two or three other people may have been involved.
Charges are accusations. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The Gary Police Department and the Lake County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force are investigating.
What families should do next
When a person dies because of another person's wrongful act, the family may face a criminal case and civil questions at the same time. The state brings the criminal case. A civil claim is separate, and Indiana law determines who may bring it and which losses may be recovered. A family reviewing those questions can learn more about an Indiana wrongful death claim.
You do not necessarily have to wait for the criminal case to end before learning about the family's civil options. Keep copies of police and court records, along with funeral bills, medical bills, and other records tied to the death. Indiana's wrongful death damages depend on the governing statute and the facts.
Why location matters in an Indiana claim
The shooting happened in Gary, in Lake County. Gary police are investigating with the county prosecutor's task force. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where the harm happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana's wrongful death statutes, Ind. Code 34-23-1-1 and Ind. Code 34-23-1-2, address who may bring a claim and what losses may be recovered. When more than one person may share responsibility, Ind. Code 34-51-2-6 allows fault to be divided among them. Most claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Families can review a plain-language explanation of the Indiana wrongful death filing deadline, but the deadline should be evaluated using the particular facts.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps Indiana families understand wrongful death claims, preserve important records, and identify deadlines that may apply. No outcome can be promised in any case.
If your family has questions, you can request a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
