A Gary woman has been charged after allegedly firing a gun into a family member’s home following a domestic dispute, according to court documents.
Police said the incident happened on June 26, 2025, around 7:20 a.m., in the 6200 block of Ash Avenue. A woman told officers that she, her mother, and her daughter were inside the home when many bullets were fired. They sought cover until the police arrived.
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The ring camera footage purportedly captured a red Jeep Renegade entering the driveway, followed by three shots fired from within the vehicle. The complainant identified the driver as Norma Jean Givens, a 64-year-old family member. Bullets impacted a living room window, curtains, and the home’s frame, causing an estimated $1,500 in damage. A missile was eventually found from the carpet inside the house.
Investigators believe a license plate scanner detected Givens’ Jeep in the area just before the shooting. When she was stopped on August 27, 2025, cops discovered a .38 Special pistol in her purse. During an interview, Givens acknowledged shooting out the window of her home because she was furious with relatives over recurrent family problems. She also admitted that she may have injured or killed someone by firing into the house.
Charges filed: September 3, 2025:
• Criminal Recklessness – shooting a firearm into a building (Level 5 Felony)
• Criminal Recklessness committed with a deadly weapon (Level 6 Felony)
• Criminal Recklessness committed with a deadly weapon (Level 6 Felony)
• Criminal Recklessness committed with a deadly weapon (Level 6 Felony)
• Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun (Class A Misdemeanor)
On August 28, 2025, he was lodged at the Lake County Jail.
