A block party on the east side of Indianapolis ended in tragedy when 16-year-old honor roll student Serenity Wilson was fatally shot shortly after 11:00 p.m. on July 3, 2023. The shooting occurred in the 3200 block of Forest Manor Avenue during an event attended by more than 100 people; several cars were damaged and the nearby Church of Glory was struck by at least three bullets. Police found Serenity deceased at the scene and three other people suffered gunshot wounds while a fourth person was hurt in the rush to flee.

Despite the large crowd, investigators say no one from the party has come forward with information about the shooter; only two security guards spoke with police and they did not witness the shooting. Serenity had recently celebrated her birthday in December and earned her driver’s license a month before her death. Family and friends—nearly 200 people—later held a balloon release to honor her memory, describing her as goofy, caring, and remembered fondly by her grandmother, sisters, and the local pastor who comforted the family that night.

No arrests have been announced and police have released no suspect information as the investigation continues. If anyone who attended the party or was nearby that night has information that could help, please come forward to assist Serenity’s family and investigators.