„The Hammond Police Department would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the Inman family,” the statement said. „We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. When reason fails, pray for peace. We will be praying with you.”
Investigators have not been able to identify the person who shot the gun.
Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. described the Inmans as a „good, close-knit Hammond family who [value] education” and said Noah’s death was a „ridiculous fluke.”
„I don’t know what [people who shoot their guns in the air] think happens – the bullet disappears into thin air?” he said, according to the Chicago Tribune. „The bullet could’ve come from Munster, Cal City, East Chicago, really anywhere close by.”
