On the evening of February 1, 2022, 15-year-old Darryl Fisher was shot on College Avenue on Indianapolis’s north side. A Black male, Darryl was struck in the back of the neck and taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition; he died two days later. His family and community described him as hardworking and respectful. He participated in the Tarkington Teen Work Crew at the MLK Center and reportedly hoped to care for his mother, Kayla Fisher. Darryl’s vital organs were donated, saving four lives.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation but has not released details about a motive or any suspects, and no arrests have been announced. Detectives have asked anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Darryl or saw activity on College Avenue that night, please share what you know with investigators.