Lawyer, UNR faculty member shot dead in Indiana

Associated Press, Yvonne Beasley | Reno Gazette-Journal

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HOBART, Ind. — Authorities say a northwestern Indiana attorney was fatally shot at his home by a client.

Tracy Edward "Ted" Page, 64, worked as an attorney and a public defender in Lake County, Indiana. He also was a faculty member of the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter said Hobart police have arrested a suspect in Wednesday morning shooting. Carter said the suspect is a Page client from a current civil case. The suspect's name was not released as of Wednesday afternoon.

Page was at the Judicial College in Reno two weeks ago for a faculty development workshop, according to the NJC website.

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Page was an attorney with Thiros & Thiros in Merrillville, Ind., as well as a public defender. Chief public defender Marce Gonzalez Jr. said Page on Tuesday submitted a letter of retirement that was effective at the end of the month.

The NJC posted this statement from its provost, Joy Lyngar:

“A beloved member of NJC’s faculty since 1996, Judge Page taught more than 75 courses and had recently made the decision to join the NJC’s staff and devote even more time to helping judges gain skills and knowledge. Judge Page received high evaluation scores from his judicial peers around the country, not only for his legal expertise but for the warmth he brought to his presentations and his approachability and willingness to help students at breaks and during lunches. He exemplified civility and integrity; his loss will reverberate in courtrooms around the nation.”

The National Judicial College was founded at UNR in 1986. It offers degrees and continuing education for judges from around the country.

Information from the National Judicial College was added to this Associated Press report.