The Marion County Coroner’s Office in Indiana identified a 16-year-old who was shot and killed at a large party in Indianapolis this past weekend, according to reports.
16-year-old Kalin Janae Washington was the victim of a shooting incident that left a total of ten people, ages 16 – 22, shot.
They say she was an innocent bystander who just wanted to enjoy being a teenager at a Halloween party. Washington loved to dance and do her hair. Her family said she had a beautiful spirit; she was silly and always laughing.
Her family emphasized that she was very sweet and respectful and did not deserve this.
IMPD says the other victims injured in the shooting were three 16-year-old boys, two 17-year-old boys, two 18-year-old women and a 21-year-old man and woman.
According to the IMPD, officers responded to the 5100 block of East 65th Street, near Binford Boulevard after receiving reports that a person had been shot at around midnight early Sunday morning.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found at least nine people with gunshot wounds at an unspecified building. The girl killed died on the scene.
“When officers arrived, they heard shots being fired in the area and observed a large crowd fleeing the area,” said IMPD officer Samone Burris at the scene.
“They should be able to have a space where they can enjoy a good time. Additionally, our children need support from their parents, community members, churches and any organization in our community that focuses on youth. Our children need us.”
Burris said the incident is another example of why it is important to have conversations with youth to educate them about gun violence, settling disputes and how to have a good time and still go home safely.
The rest of the shooting victims are not in critical condition.
According to IMPD, multiple guns were found at the scene. Several people have been detained with no arrests.
IMPD is investigating what led to the shooting. There was a large gathering of teens and young adults attending a Halloween themed party before shots were fired.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Gregory Taylor. The IMPD Homicide Office: 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at Gregory.Taylor2@indy.gov.
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