– Indianapolis teenager dies party shooting
– Boy killed gunfire Indianapolis party.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : INDIANAPOLIS — A house party on North Emerson Avenue took a tragic turn in 2023, resulting in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Edwin Simon-Osorio. The event, initially intended for a small group of friends, quickly spiraled out of control as more people arrived, leading to a violent altercation that ended in gunfire. Witnesses recalled the chaos that unfolded that fateful October night near 21st Street and Emerson Avenue, with the sound of fighting escalating into gunshots and people fleeing in fear.
The senseless loss of young Simon-Osorio deeply impacted his family and community. Nearly seven months after the incident, justice has been served with the charging of a teenager, Alan Peregrino, as an adult in connection with the murder. Marion County prosecutors have formally charged Peregrino with the killing, revealing that he was just 16 years old at the time of the tragic event.
Ana Osorio, the sister of Edwin Simon-Osorio, expressed gratitude for the progress in the case, stating, “Our family is very thankful that justice was made. There are no days where we don’t talk about him or think of him.”
The events leading up to Simon-Osorio’s untimely death were detailed in a charging affidavit, shedding light on the sequence of events that unfolded that night. Police were alerted to the situation when they discovered Simon-Osorio’s lifeless body inside a car at a gas station on 21st Street and Emerson Avenue. Witnesses recounted driving the vehicle, attempting to escape the gunfire erupting at the ill-fated party.
As law enforcement responded to the shooting, another disturbing incident unfolded nearby, involving a carjacking in which Peregrino was apprehended. Detectives pieced together the events of that night, linking Peregrino and others involved in the carjacking to the earlier house party. A resident in the vicinity of the carjacking reported witnessing Peregrino brandishing a handgun, creating a tense and dangerous situation.
Further investigation revealed critical evidence, including an Instagram video capturing the party and highlighting individuals wielding firearms. Witnesses identified Peregrino in the footage, recalling his actions and demeanor at the event. Simon-Osorio’s brave attempt to intervene and de-escalate the situation ultimately led to a fatal confrontation, leaving a void in the lives of his loved ones.
Forensic analysis later confirmed that all fired casings at the scene matched Peregrino’s handgun, solidifying his connection to the crime. Now 17 years old, Peregrino made his first appearance in Marion Superior Court, facing the consequences of his actions. The loss of Simon-Osorio, a promising student and talented soccer player at Lawrence North High School, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence on young lives.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the memory of Edwin Simon-Osorio lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. For any further information or inquiries, please reach out to IndyStar reporter Sarah Nelson at sarah.nelson@indystar.com..
Indianapolis boy dies gunfire erupts party
Indianapolis boy 15 dies gunfire erupts party.
