Amiller Penn was 15 when he was shot and killed one warm Sunday evening in the summer of 2024 while playing football with friends in an empty lot in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Unarmed at the time, Penn’s death was ruled a homicide and left his family and community searching for answers as hundreds of witnesses were reportedly present.

Investigators and the family say a culture of silence initially hampered the case. Renewed attention after an episode of the reality show All Access PD: Grand Rapids reportedly prompted new tips and, together with digital evidence recovered from a suspect’s phone, led to an arrest.

In May 2025, authorities charged 17-year-old Cartiyae Pascal with open murder and a felony weapons count; Pascal was already jailed on an unrelated matter when charged. Would anyone who was at that lot the night of the shooting or who knew Amiller please share what they remember?