Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 2 days agoShow Less IconJury out in ex-Merrillville quarterback’s slaying during botched gun sale Summary by Chicago TribuneThurman Atkinson, 20, of St. John, is charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. He had pleaded not guilty, saying he acted in self-defense.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconChicago TribuneCenterFactualityOwnershipJury out in ex-Merrillville quarterback’s slaying during botched gun saleThurman Atkinson, 20, of St. John, is charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. He had pleaded not guilty, saying he acted in self-defense.2 days ago·Chicago, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated1 day agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageChicago Tribune broke the news in Chicago, United States 2 days ago on Friday, May 22, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsSports Plus IconMerrillville Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsSports Plus IconMerrillville Plus IconShow All