Bryant O. Garroutte, 17, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, was shot and killed inside a duplex on the 2700 block of 37th Avenue NE on March 21, 2007. Authorities responded about 11:55 p.m. and found Bryant with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The medical examiner had not yet declared a manner of death as of the reports.

The suspect was identified as Bryant’s best friend, a 16-year-old boy who had known him for six years after meeting at school. Anthony police. Attorney Lee Wolfgram, speaking for the suspect’s family, described the shooting as an accident and said the boy was distraught and in tears. Police were investigating whether the shooting was accidental or intentional.

Neighbors and relatives expressed shock and sorrow at the killing in a quiet suburb. If anyone knew Bryant, the suspect, or was in that part of 37th Avenue NE on March 21, 2007, please share what might help the investigation.