Ayden Michael Lentz was 17 when he was found with a fatal gunshot wound at a residence in Parkview, Indiana, on the morning of June 25, 2022. A student at Brown County High School, he was remembered by those who knew him as lively and caring; he enjoyed Xbox, music, baseball and cooking. The Brown County coroner ruled his death a homicide, and initial family reports said the shooting occurred while the person responsible was playing with a gun.

A 17-year-old male was taken into custody in connection with Ayden’s death and initially faced preliminary charges including reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter; the prosecutor filed a motion to transfer the case to adult court. The investigation and legal proceedings continued as the community sought answers and accountability.

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