Harrison Fredric Hunn, a 15-year-old male, tragically lost his life on September 21, 2018, in Zionsville, Indiana. The teenager, who was born on November 20, 2002, in Greenwich, Connecticut, was a beloved son, brother, and friend known for his adventurous and fun-loving spirit. He was an active member of the Zionsville Boys Tennis Team and was remembered for his kindness and his ability to make people laugh.
The circumstances of Harrison's death were part of a devastating murder-suicide.
He and his 13-year-old sister, Shelby, were fatally shot by their father, Michael Hunn, while they were sleeping in his Boone County home. After killing his children, Michael Hunn then took his own life. The children's mother, Stephanie Reece, made the horrific discovery after she became concerned when Harrison and Shelby did not arrive at school and she was unable to contact them or their father. She subsequently called 911 for a welfare check, leading deputies to find the tragic scene.
The Boone County Sheriff's Office investigated the deaths and confirmed the incident as a double murder-suicide. The investigation looked into the family's background and noted that the parents had divorced in November of 2017 and had shared custody of the children. Authorities indicated that Michael Hunn had been facing personal issues, and the divorce was a point of examination in the investigation. As the perpetrator was deceased, no arrests were made in connection with the deaths of Harrison and Shelby Hunn. The case was closed following the confirmation of the events as a murder-suicide. The community of Zionsville mourned the profound loss of the two young siblings.
