A Gary teen was shot dead at a gas station late Tuesday, authorities said.

He was identified as Rodney Evans, 17, by the Lake County coroner’s office.

Gary Police did not respond to a request for more information Wednesday.

The coroner’s office was called at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday to a Citgo gas station, 401 S. Grand Blvd. in Gary, according to a release.

His cause of death was ruled a homicide due to gunshot wounds. Toxicology tests are pending.

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