In the spring of 2026, the life of 15-year-old TreVon Riggins was tragically cut short. On the evening of Saturday, March 28, the young man was shot and killed in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incident occurred near a playground at an apartment complex located in the 3900 block of Rue Rebelais, near East 56th Street and Binford Boulevard. First responders found him in critical condition, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The Marion County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity.
Family and friends remember TreVon as a funny, hilarious, and goofy kid who was a natural entertainer. His grandfather, Ottis Riggins, described him as a great kid who was on a mission to turn his life around and better himself. He had recently been making positive strides, improving his grades and offering to help his grandfather with work. Tre'Von had also become involved with a youth mentorship and entrepreneurship program called NEW B.O.Y., where he was remembered for his initially shy demeanor that gave way to a warm and engaging personality. He was actively working towards starting his own business.
The shooting is believed by police to have been a targeted incident. The loss of Tre'Von deeply impacted his family, who had previously lost his uncle to gun violence a decade prior. His death also resonated with the members of his youth group, who dedicated a meeting to grieve and reflect on his life. In the wake of the shooting, Tre'Von's mother, Brandis, urged other young people to understand the real and devastating consequences of violence.
As of early April 2026, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was investigating the shooting but had not publicly released any updates regarding potential suspects or arrests in the case. The community was left to mourn the loss of a young life full of promise, as his family navigated the profound grief of their second loss to gun violence.
