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Gary man charged in shooting

A Gary man is facing charges for shooting his relative’s boyfriend after a brief altercation.

Jerry Wayne Jackson, 37, is charged with aggravated battery, battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury.

He hasn’t been apprehended. When arrested, he is ordered held on a $7,000 cash bond.

Police responded Nov. 23 to the 1100 block of Pyramid Drive.

A woman told police that she and the victim went back to Jackson’s house after catching a show at the casino. Jackson mocked the man’s car. The victim told police he started to leave, because the situation was getting heated.

The men exchanged words when the victim was at the doorway. When the victim saw Jackson had a gun, he went f

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