A dispute that began inside the Delaware County Courthouse in Muncie, Indiana, ended with the death of 17-year-old Allayza Jackson on August 31, 2017. After a sentencing hearing for Deshaun Jackson, tensions between parties escalated; court security officers reported threats. The conflict continued outside the courthouse and moved into the street.

According to investigators, a confrontation involved Allayza Jackson and her mother, Karlis Jackson, and victim Marilyn Wilson, who was in her vehicle. Allayza allegedly reached through Wilson’s open car window and struck Wilson in the face. Wilson, who held a valid license to carry, drew a .38 revolver and fired one shot that struck Allayza in the chest. Allayza was taken to Ball Memorial Hospital and later died of the wound.

Wilson surrendered at the Muncie Police Department and turned over the firearm. The Delaware County Prosecutor concluded Wilson’s actions were legally justifiable and announced no criminal charges after reviewing the evidence and witness statements. Is there anyone who saw the confrontation outside the courthouse or has additional information about what happened that day?