On a Wednesday evening in Indianapolis, 13-year-old Dayon Darnell Lyles was shot and later died at a hospital. The shooting occurred on November 15, 2023, in the 3500 block of Blue Spruce Lane on the city’s northeast side; police were called about 8 p.m. and found Dayon outside with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Marion County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his identity.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation that is described as ongoing. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact the lead detective or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. If anyone knew Dayon or saw anything on the evening of November 15, please share what you know with investigators.