Tragedy struck when a stray bullet took the life of 13-year-old Noah Inman in Indiana while he played basketball with friends. Witnesses initially thought it was a health scare, but medical professionals confirmed that Noah had been hit by a bullet fired into the sky, likely as a reckless act. Noah’s community mourns the loss and seeks answers.

Police are on a manhunt for the shooter, who may face manslaughter charges for discharging a firearm near the basketball court. The Hammond Police Department emphasizes the consequences of such actions and urges the public to stick to legal fireworks for celebrations.

Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. called the incident a “ridiculous fluke,” highlighting the danger of bullets fired into the air. He said, “The bullet could’ve come from Munster, Cal City, East Chicago, really anywhere close by.” The community and authorities extend their condolences to the Inman family during this sorrowful time.