On a tragic evening in Indianapolis, Indiana, the life of 19-year-old Jerryn DaPaul Greene was cut short. A Black/African American male, Jerryn was fatally shot on May 6, 2013, at the intersection of 34th Street and Brouse Avenue in what has been described as a drug-related dispute. This area of the city was known for high crime rates and frequent violence.
Jerryn, a 2012 graduate of Lawrence Central High School, was a young man with a promising future.
He was actively involved in his community as a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the AAU-Amateur Athletic Union. His untimely death left his family and friends mourning the loss of a life filled with potential. He was remembered by his parents, Andre' Weathers and KyAnna Greene, as well as his grandparents and sisters.
In the wake of the shooting, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. However, despite their efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with Jerryn DaPaul Greene's murder. The case remains unsolved, and his family continues to await justice. The area where the incident occurred has been identified by law enforcement as one of several high-crime zones within Indianapolis that are being targeted for initiatives to address the root social and economic factors contributing to violence.
