Ashton Harting was 13 when he was fatally shot in Indianapolis in the early hours of January 19, 2015. Ashton was walking with friends when the group knocked over trash cans. Witnesses say a 17-year-old man emerged from his home, told the teens to get off his block, and opened fire. Ashton was struck and died at the scene despite neighbors rushing to help.

An anonymous tip led police to the suspect’s residence, where spent shell casings were reportedly found. The suspect at first denied involvement and gave a story about a car crash; his girlfriend later told investigators he had retrieved a handgun after hearing the noise and that she heard several shots. He was arrested and charged as an adult with Ashton’s murder.

Ashton’s family and the community were left grieving after what began as horseplay and ended in homicide. If anyone knew Ashton, was there more to that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.