On August 20, 2023, 11-year-old Jordan Lamar Robertson was fatally shot on the near east side of Indianapolis while visiting a friend’s home. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found Jordan with gunshot wounds; emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Investigators determined the shooting was accidental after Jordan and the friend reportedly discovered an unsecured firearm in the house and the weapon discharged, striking Jordan.

Reports emphasized the role of improper firearm storage in the death and noted investigators were examining whether the adult who owned the gun could be held accountable; immediate information about arrests or formal charges was not widely reported in the initial aftermath. Jordan’s family and community remembered him as a vibrant child who loved sports and time with friends. If anyone knew Jordan or has information about the circumstances that led to this accident, please come forward.