Douglas Venable, Amanda Dusek Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the two individuals who died in a shooting at a Merrillville gas station as part of an apparent murder-suicide.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office confirmed that 45-year-old Douglas Venable and 42-year-old Amanda Dusek were found dead inside Luke’s Gas Station on Saturday morning. Both had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
The Merrillville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at the gas station, located in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway, around 9:45 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the two bodies inside the establishment.
Following an initial investigation, detectives concluded that the shooting was a murder-suicide involving two individuals who knew each other. Authorities emphasized that the incident was isolated and did not pose a continued threat to the public.
Police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the deceased. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are seeking additional information.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Van Rite of the Merrillville Police Department at avanrite@merrillville.in.gov.