A planned robbery among teenagers in Indianapolis ended in a fatal shooting for 15-year-old Joshua Luttrell. On August 29, 2017, Joshua and two other teenagers arranged to rob 19-year-old Eric Morris in the 3900 block of South Ewing Street after Morris had reportedly tried to rob one of their friends. During the confrontation Morris produced a firearm and opened fire. Joshua was struck in the head and died of his wounds on September 1, 2017.

Joshua’s family remembered him as outgoing and caring, a protector who enjoyed football, wrestling, roller skating and skateboarding. Police arrested Eric Morris the day after the shooting at Southport High School; he was initially charged with murder. A mistrial was declared in June of the following year, and Morris later pleaded to voluntary manslaughter and received a 20-year sentence plus two years in community corrections.

If anyone knew Joshua or has information about the events that night, please share what you can.