Ryan Mangan was a 16-year-old student at Jeannette High School who died on February 4, 2015, of a gunshot wound to the head. He was active in his community as a member of the Red Cross Youth Group and Sacred Heart Church, and worked at McDonald’s in Hempfield Plaza, Greensburg.

The shooting was ruled a murder. The suspect was 16-year-old Maxwell Morton, described as a friend of Ryan’s. Morton allegedly sent messages to Ryan’s girlfriend after the shooting, including a selfie with Ryan’s body visible in the background, and later confessed to the shooting without giving a clear motive. Morton was charged with first-degree murder, criminal homicide, and possession of a firearm by a minor.

Ryan’s death had a profound effect on his family, friends, and the Jeannette community, who have sought to remember the positive aspects of his life. If anyone knew Ryan or has information about what happened that night, please share what you remember.