Antonio Frierson Jr. was 16 when he was fatally shot on the evening of February 14, 2017, inside an apartment complex on Indianapolis’ west side. He was a student at Ben Davis High School. A 17-year-old friend, Micah Sanders, was reportedly handling a revolver and pointed it at Antonio when the gun discharged, the single bullet striking Antonio in the head.

Sanders was taken into custody and charged as an adult; the Marion County Prosecutor charged him with reckless homicide. The family questioned reports that the shooting was accidental and publicly said they believed the act was intentional. Sanders later pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and dangerous possession of a firearm and served time in jail; a warrant was later issued for his arrest for violating his community corrections sentence.

Antonio’s family has continued to memorialize him. Two years after his death his sister Antonette Frierson had a custom prom dress made with photos of Antonio so he would be with her on the night he never got to attend. If anyone knew Antonio, where he spent his time, or has information about what happened that night, please share what is known.