Jacob Levi Spivey was 19 when he was shot and killed in Anderson, Indiana, on September 1, 2022. Police were called to the 1900 block of Jonathon Court at about 6 a.m. after reports of a shooting; medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Initial police statements described the shooting as believed to be accidental, and the Madison County Coroner’s Office took custody to determine cause and manner of death.

Jacob, known as Jake, was born May 28, 2003, and lived in Anderson. Family and friends remembered him as caring and kind-hearted with a big smile and laugh; he liked roller-skating, music, and RC cars, and treasured time with his family. No arrests or suspects have been reported.

If anyone knew Jacob or has information about what happened that morning, please share what you know.