Jayvon Wiggins was 15 when he was shot and killed in Gary, Indiana, on the evening of Sunday, May 22, 2022. Police were dispatched about 9:12 PM to the 2200 block of Virginia Street, where officers found him lying in the street with apparent gunshot wounds. First responders found no signs of life and the Lake County Coroner pronounced him deceased at the scene.

The investigation was assigned to the Metro Homicide Unit. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact the Metro Homicide Unit or the Crime Tip Line. No suspects or arrests have been publicly disclosed as the investigation continues.

If anyone saw activity on Virginia Street that night or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Metro Homicide Unit or the Crime Tip Line.