Eighteen-year-old Jamar Ward was fatally shot in Indianapolis on April 26, 2023. Reports say he was a happy, smiley, and joyful young man who was pursuing a passion as a rapper. The shooting cut his life short in the spring of 2023.

The specific location, circumstances leading up to the shooting, and whether there were witnesses have not been released.

If anyone knew Jamar, saw something that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help his family and investigators find answers.