Brian Evans

"I think everyone can see that we're not playing," Mayor Eddie Melton said during a press conference Tuesday.

Gary officials say they remain focused on public safety, after four people were killed in three separate shootings on Sunday and Monday.

Gary leaders are planning their response to the city's gun violence. A gas station, nightclub, high school graduation ceremony and a 4th of July block party have all been scenes of shootings in recent months.

The Gary Police Department will look for a new police chief while Indiana State Police conduct a thorough review of the department's policies. Mayor Jerome Prince announced the partnership Monday, saying the process will take place over the next 90 to 120 days.

Almost $6.7 million in federal funding is coming to Gary. U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan and Mayor Jerome Prince touted the funding during a press conference Wednesday.

The Gary Police chief is thankful that Monday's shooting of an officer didn't turn out worse. Chief Brian Evans says Sergeant William Fazekas saw a traffic incident, and before he could get out of his car, he was shot twice.