Irin Nelson Anderson was an 18-year-old student at the Maritime Academy who was shot and killed in a west Toledo neighborhood on August 3, 2024. Responders found him about 2:30 PM suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Born February 16, 2006, in Sylvania, Ohio, Irin’s death prompted vigils and a gathering at the Maritime Academy attended by more than 100 classmates, teachers and community members mourning his loss.

Local authorities have classified the case as a homicide and say the investigation is ongoing; no arrests have been announced and police are asking the public for information. If anyone saw the shooting or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Toledo police.