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Man shoots 2 people, killing 1, inside unincorp. Lowell antiques store, turns gun on himself: police

Investigators said a domestic argument turned deadly and left a 24-year-old woman hospitalized in stable condition after the suspect died by suicide.

  • On Saturday evening, a 62-year-old man killed his 56-year-old girlfriend at Karmic Sunshine antiques shop in unincorporated Lowell before dying by suicide; Indiana State Police and Lake County Sheriff's Department officers responded shortly after 7 p.m.
  • Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. stated the incident began as a domestic argument between the couple, who resided in a trailer behind the store according to preliminary information released Sunday.
  • A 24-year-old woman was shot in the arm while attempting to escape and transported to a Chicago hospital in stable condition; her husband and child were present but uninjured during the altercation.
  • Nearby businesses, including DW's Junction country music venue, implemented lockdowns following the shooting; management later thanked local authorities for rapid arrival and customers for remaining calm.
  • Authorities confirmed no further danger to the public as the investigation continues, while the Lake County Coroner's Office is notifying families of the deceased and will release identities at a later time.
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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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