In Lafayette, Indiana, a promising young life came to a tragic end on November 10, 2024. Ernesto Tangassi Lucio, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Originally from Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, Ernesto was a student at Purdue University, where he was studying Computer Science. He had graduated from Zionsville Community High School after spending most of his life in Mexico.
Those who knew him described him as an extraordinary and affectionate person with a brilliant mind, always willing to help others.
The incident occurred at an indoor shooting range in Lafayette. Reports indicate that on the evening of November 9, 2024, as the staff at Applied Ballistics were preparing to close, Ernesto shot himself. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries the following morning.
Due to the nature of his death, there were no arrests or suspects sought by law enforcement. The incident has been reported as a suicide. A funeral service was held for him on November 16, 2024. He is survived by his parents, a sister, and a brother.
