Indiana Family Members ID’d After Found Dead In Michigan City Double-Murder-Suicide

MICHIGAN CITY, IN. (THECOUNT) — The three people found dead of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide in a rural Michigan City are 71-year-old Barbara Evans, 73-year-old Walter Evans and 48-year-old Tammy Evans.

Police have identified three family members as the dead found in an apparent murder-suicide inside a Michigan City home located in the 6800 block of Meer Road Monday afternoon.

Police responded to a call from a distraught relative around 1:57 p.m., according to a release from the Michigan City Police Department.

Upon arrival, police located three bodies, a handgun, bullet casings and a handwritten note.

Based on the crime scene and the evidence, it was determined Tammy Evans shot Walter and Barbara Evans, according to wndu.

The two victims reportedly “remained in the residence for several days, as did Tammy.” Eventually, Tammy Evans died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police reportedly found the gun and note in a different area of the home from where they found Barbara and Walter Evans. source

Anyone with information that could aid the investigation is encouraged to contact Michigan City Police Detective Sgt. Anthony McClintock at 219-874-3221 ext. 1074.

Michigan City is on the south shore of Lake Michigan, in Indiana. The Old Lighthouse Museum has exhibits on local maritime history and shipwrecks, and offers tours of the nearby 1858 Michigan City Lighthouse. Washington Park has a rock garden and gazebo, plus a beach. Washington Park Zoo is home to tigers, wolves, alligators and grizzly bears. The grand Barker Mansion is a 19th-century merchant’s home, source wikipedia.