Suspect Identified and Arrested in Interstate Road Rage Shooting
Gary, IN- On June 10th, 2026, the Gary Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee identified as a suspect vehicle from the June 8th, 2026 road rage shooting that occurred on I-80/94 on the Burr St. ramp. As a result of the traffic stop, Jaymiere Johnson, 25, of Hammond, IN was taken into custody by the Indiana State Police and remanded to the Lake County Jail. Charges will be forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office for review. Additional information will be provided once formal charges have been approved.
Detectives assigned to the Indiana State Police Lowell Post Investigations Bureau were assisted by the Gary Police Department and the Gary Police Real Time Crime Center, whose efforts were instrumental in identifying the suspect in this investigation. Detectives also want to recognize Trooper Jace Haddon who also responded to the scene of the traffic stop while off-duty, and assisted throughout this investigation during the last three days.
All suspects are presumed to be innocent until/unless proven guilty in court.
*original news release is included below.
Troopers Investigating Interstate Shooting on I-80/94
Gary, IN – At approximately 5:45 p.m. this evening, troopers responded to the area of I‑80 and Burr Street after receiving reports that an individual had been shot while inside their vehicle. Responding troopers located the victim at the Hard Rock Casino off Burr Street, where he had driven his orange Jeep Wrangler to seek medical assistance. The shooting did not occur at the casino as has been speculated by online rumors. The victim, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained gunshot wounds while stopped at the traffic light at the top of the Burr Street exit ramp.
He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition. Investigators do not believe this was a random act. Preliminary information indicates the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident that began on I‑80 westbound, as the vehicles were exiting onto Burr St.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect vehicle is urged to contact the Indiana State Police at 219‑696‑6242.