Woman, 74, dies after shot in Gary home Wednesday

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A 74-year-old woman was found fatally shot in a Gary home Wednesday, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office. 

The coroner's office said officials were notified of a death at 8th and Lincoln Street in Gary, Indiana, just before 6 p.m. 

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The Lake County's Coroner identified the victim as 74-year-old Mary Felton, who sustained a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead an hour later, and her death was ruled a homicide.  

Authorities are investigating the incident.