Continuing story · 1 report
The East Chicago bar fatal shooting
DevelopingNext check Nov 5: A dated police case update establishing any arrest or identified additional shooter, the status of the investigation, and any public-safety guidance.
Where it stands
Two men killed outside OJ’s Game Over Bar were identified as East Chicago residents Marc Vidaurri and Michael Rodriguez; bullets also struck nearby homes and vehicles. Police initially believed another shooter had escaped, but the November 4 report does not establish whether anyone remains at large or provide a resolution to the investigation.
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The story so far
Update 1
Two men identified after East Chicago bar shooting hits homes and cars
Families identified Marc Vidaurri and Michael Rodriguez as the men killed outside OJ's Game Over Bar. Bullets also struck the surrounding residential block, while key questions about the shooting remain unanswered.
History
Opened1 report
Who's involved
Places
- East ChicagoEast Chicago, IN, United States of America1 report
Promises
Promised in this story: 1Due, not yet checked 1
- Due, not yet checkedEast Chicago Police Chief Jose Rivera: East Chicago Police Chief Jose Rivera said he would publicly provide an update on the investigation at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.Due
Every outlet we read on this story
12 sources8 outlets
Who reported what
17 points3 confirmed by two or more outlets10 from a single outlet0 disputed
What 2 outlets reported about this story, point by point, and who reported each point first.
Points more than one outlet reported
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| Point | ABC7 Chicago | CBS Chicago | Outlets |
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| One victim died at the sceneIndependently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Second victim died at a hospitalIndependently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Shooting location and timeIndependently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Victims found with gunshot woundsNot independently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Handguns found beside the victimsNot independently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Lake County Homicide Task Force assistanceNot independently confirmed | 2 | ||
| Sheriff's crime scene division assistanceNot independently confirmed | 2 |
Points only one outlet reported
Only reported by ABC7 Chicago
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