On December 2, 2023, Gary, Indiana, lost a 13-year-old student when William Anderson Jr was fatally shot. Known to friends as 3 lil scoom or 11 lil scoom, William attended Aspire Charter Academy; his death was confirmed by the Lake County Coroner’s Office and ruled a homicide due to gun violence.

Family members and the local community held vigils and lit candles to honor William, with online tributes describing a well‑liked young teenager whose life was cut short.

If anyone knew William, saw activity in the area on December 2, 2023, or has information that could help investigators, please share what you know with authorities.