A gathering of friends on the southwest side of Indianapolis ended in tragedy on February 9, 2025, when 16-year-old Alejandro Romero Montoya was fatally shot. Alejandro, born February 29, 2008 in Miami, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene after a firearm was discharged at the social event. No arrests have been announced and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating.

A student at Ben Davis High School and a member of the Giants football team, Alejandro was remembered by family and friends as lively and quick to joke, with interests that included fishing and listening to music. His family donated his organs following his death and have since advocated for responsible gun ownership and firearm safety to try to prevent similar losses.

If anyone was at the gathering or has information about the shooting, please consider coming forward to help Alejandro’s family and investigators bring answers.