Ayden Jonathan Rain Moorman was a 15-year-old eighth-grade student from Wapakoneta, Ohio. He suffered a gunshot wound on Sunday, January 7, 2024, and died at 1:09 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Children’s Medical Center in Columbus. He was born September 3, 2008.

Wapakoneta City Schools announced his passing and the Wapakoneta Police Department said initial statements did not suspect foul play, while also requesting assistance from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified, and authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of the shooting.

The communities of Wapakoneta and Columbus Grove have expressed support and sympathy on social media following his death. If anyone has information about Ayden or the incident on January 7, please contact the investigating agency.