On July 4, 2020, 14-year-old Indiah Corley was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio. Indiah, a straight-A student and aspiring cheerleader, was one of three teenagers hit by gunfire when a vehicle drove past a group of teens and opened fire. She was critically injured and taken to The Ohio State University Main Hospital, but tragically passed away a week later from her injuries.
The Columbus Division of Police arrested and charged 18-year-old Michael Green with murder, discharging a firearm
into a habitation, and seven counts of felony assault in connection with Indiah's death. Green, who was 16 at the time of the shooting, was driving the vehicle and allowed the passenger to fire the shots. Despite his arrest, Green has not identified the shooter. He was charged as a juvenile and is currently being held in Franklin County Jail on a charge of receiving stolen property.
In a plea deal, Green pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault, receiving a sentence of at least 23 years in prison with a maximum possible sentence of 28 years. The first 11 years of his sentence are mandatory, meaning he will not be eligible for early release until after serving that time. Green's refusal to identify the shooter has been a point of contention in court, with the judge and Indiah's family expressing frustration over his lack of cooperation.
Indiah's family continues to struggle with the loss, with her sister Satara Corley expressing the pain of losing her sibling and the difficulty of moving forward. Despite the arrest and charges, the family feels that justice has not been fully served as the person who actually fired the fatal shot remains unidentified.
The case has drawn attention to issues of gun violence and the impact on communities, with calls for peace and efforts to prevent further tragedies. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers and hold those responsible accountable.
