On a summer afternoon in New Haven, Indiana, tragedy struck the community. Bryson Leshawn Patterson Jr., a 16-year-old male, was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the chest on August 24, 2021. The incident occurred in the 10600 block of Seiler Road, where New Haven Police, fire, and EMS personnel responded to a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered the young man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bryson, born on March 21, 2005, was a student who had attended
several schools, including Emmanuel St. Michael Lutheran, Miami Middle, Concordia, and Northrop High Schools. He was an active and athletic teenager, participating in soccer, basketball, football, and track. His life was remembered as one filled with a charming smile and a supportive 'village' of family and friends who cherished him. His death was a significant loss to his loved ones and the community.
The Allen County Coroner's Office officially ruled Bryson's death a homicide. The investigation into the shooting was immediately launched by the New Haven Police Department. Despite the ruling and the ongoing investigation, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the case. Details about any potential suspect or suspects have not been released to the public. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the events leading up to Bryson's untimely death remain under investigation, leaving a community and a grieving family searching for answers.
