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Accident – Death – Obituary News : KIPP Legacy High School Student Fatally Shot in Indianapolis
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The Marion County coroner’s office has identified the 15-year-old KIPP Legacy High School student who was shot and killed near the school on Friday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Devin Gilbert III.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and the school, Gilbert was shot as he was walking home from school shortly before 1 p.m. The police have classified the shooting as a targeted incident and confirmed that no other individuals were injured.
IMPD homicide detectives announced on Friday night that they had arrested a 15-year-old in connection with the shooting. However, the police have not released the name of the suspect. The final charging decision will be made by the Marion County prosecutor’s office.
Due to the suspect’s age, charges will be filed in juvenile court, according to a spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office.
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Tragically, Gilbert’s death was not an isolated incident. Over the weekend, at least two more teenagers were shot and killed in Indianapolis, as reported by the Indianapolis Star.
In response to the tragedy, Legacy High School has arranged for on-site support to be available for students and staff on Monday, aiming to help them cope with the loss.
The IMPD Homicide Office urges anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Larry Craciunoiu at 317-327-3475 or send an email to Larry.Craciunoiu@indy.gov. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
Amelia Pak-Harvey covers Indianapolis and Lawrence Township schools for Chalkbeat Indiana. If you have any information related to this incident, please reach out to Amelia at apak-harvey@chalkbeat.org.
This unfortunate incident highlights the urgent need to address the escalating gun violence in Indianapolis and the devastating impact it has on the city’s youth. The community must come together to find effective solutions and create a safer environment for all residents..
