Hasani Brewer-Gant, known as Sunny, was 18 when he was fatally shot on May 18, 2022, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The shooting occurred on the Middle Tennessee State University campus after the school’s graduation ceremony. Sunny had recently graduated from Riverdale High School.

Police say a 17-year-old former Riverdale student opened fire into a crowd of celebrating graduates; investigators found the shooter and Sunny knew each other. The suspect was arrested in Clarksville and charged with first-degree murder. Motive remains under investigation and the decision whether the suspect will be tried as an adult rests with the judge.

Sunny’s death has deeply affected the community and prompted calls for greater safety and support at public events. If anyone saw the shooting or has information about what led up to it, please come forward to the Murfreesboro Police Department.