The Fateful Evening

On May 6, 2017, the city of Indianapolis was shaken by a tragic incident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Angel Mejia-Alfaro, a student at Warren Central High School. That evening, Angel and his friends, including 18-year-old Dijon Anderson and 19-year-old Darius Moore, were near the intersection of 38th Street and Moller Road when gunfire erupted. The sudden violence left Angel dead at the scene, while Anderson and Moore sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals. 

A Community in Mourning

The loss of Angel sent ripples of grief throughout the Warren Central High School community. Students, faculty, and local residents gathered for a vigil to honor his memory, reflecting on the senselessness of the violence that took his life. Eric Byrd, a classmate, emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully, stating, "Just talk it out. There's no need for violence to be in this situation. Talking would be better than fighting and, you know, pulling a gun out." ...Read More