What was reported
Two men were killed in a shooting at a bar on West 151st Street in East Chicago at about 1:48 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to ABC7 Chicago[1] and Region News Source[2]. Region News Source reported that the men were 36 and 20 years old and were believed to be East Chicago residents.
Region News Source reported that ShotSpotter detected 32 gunshots and identified the location as 716 W. 151st St. One man died at the scene, and the other died at St. Catherine Hospital. Police said both men had semi-automatic handguns next to their bodies, according to the outlet. The Lake County Coroner withheld their names pending notification of relatives.
The investigation remains ongoing
No suspects or arrests have been reported. The East Chicago Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is investigating with the Lake County Homicide Task Force and the Lake County Sheriff's crime scene unit. No source has said what led to the shooting, and the cause remains undetermined.
A police investigation and any civil claim serve different purposes. An arrest or criminal charge is not required before a family speaks with a wrongful death attorney about possible civil issues. At the same time, the available reporting does not establish that anyone other than a shooter could have legal responsibility.
What families can do next
Families who lose someone to violence often face many decisions at once. You can keep the coroner's contact information, the police case number, and copies of funeral and medical bills. Victim assistance staff at the Lake County Prosecutor's Office can help families follow the criminal case.
It can also help to organize available records and write down questions while events are recent. The firm's guide to preserving evidence after an injury explains why records can matter, although every case depends on its own facts.
Why location matters in an Indiana claim
This shooting happened in East Chicago, in Lake County, and the East Chicago Police Department is leading the investigation. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the death happened or where a defendant lives or does business. Whether anyone besides a shooter could have legal responsibility depends on facts that no source has reported.
Indiana wrongful death claims are governed by Ind. Code 34-23-1-1, and most must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. You can read more about general filing periods in this guide to Indiana wrongful death deadlines.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office in Fort Wayne helps families across Indiana who have lost someone because of another person's wrongful conduct. Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana wrongful death claims work, which deadlines may apply, and what the known facts do or do not support. No outcome can be promised in any case.
The firm was founded by Chad E. Delventhal in 2009 and offers 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.
Update: Victims identified, November 2, 2026
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the two men as Michael Rodriguez, 20, and Marc Vidaurri, 35, both of East Chicago, according to ABC7 Chicago[3]. Earlier police reporting listed Vidaurri's age as 36.
ABC7 Chicago also reported that bullets struck nearby homes and vehicles. Police had not made any arrests, and the motive remained unclear.
The original report above reflects the information available when it was published, with Vidaurri's age now corrected to 35. The investigation remains ongoing.
