Adalina Sue Perez, 17, was shot and killed inside a home on the 400 block of West Washington Street in Shelbyville, Indiana, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Police were called about 8 p.m. for shots fired and one person down; officers found her unresponsive with a gunshot wound and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Court records say the shooting occurred during a gathering of several young people. Eighteen-year-old Jayden McQueary allegedly pulled out a handgun and was waving it around, pointing it at walls, the floor and at other people. Witnesses quoted in court documents say McQueary pointed the gun at Adalina, she made a remark to the effect of daring him to shoot, and the handgun discharged, striking her. McQueary and a 17-year-old reportedly fled but were located and taken into custody that evening. McQueary was charged with reckless homicide, held on $250,000 bond; prosecutors said they did not charge murder because they did not believe intent to kill could be proven.

Adalina, known as Addy, was a Shelbyville High School sophomore who wanted to become a nurse. The investigation remains active; anyone with information is asked to contact the Shelbyville Police Department. Does anyone have information about the gathering that night or saw what happened at the house?