Michael J. Reyna, 16, known as Mikey, was shot on the evening of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the 1000 block of 177th Street in Hammond, Indiana. Police arrived at about 7:25 p.m.; he was taken in critical condition to Community Hospital in Munster and later died. The Lake County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

A student at Morton High School who had previously attended Scott Middle School, Michael played basketball and hoped to one day reach the NBA. Hammond Police detectives are actively investigating the shooting; no suspect information or arrests have been released so far. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward to assist the investigation.

If anyone knew Michael, saw activity in the 1000 block of 177th Street that evening, or has information that could help investigators, please make contact with Hammond Police.