Lake Superior Judge Gina Jones declared a mistrial Wednesday in a Merrillville motel murder, citing an unspecified medical emergency, court records show.

Barry “Blu” Billingsley, 45, is charged with murder and aggravated battery in the Oct. 2, 2021, shooting death of Anthony Gibbs, 36, of Highland. He has pleaded not guilty.

The case has been rescheduled or delayed several times.

A new hearing is set for Jan. 15.

Police called to the Economy Inn, 8275 Louisiana St., found Gibbs “unresponsive” around 6 p.m. on the sidewalk outside, shot in the face and leg, according to court documents.

His girlfriend was sitting on stairs nearby, shot in the foot, the affidavit states. Her pit bull was also wounded in the leg.

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