14-Year-Old Suspect Apprehended in Fatal Shooting of Business School Graduate En Route to Ballgame

Authorities have apprehended a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Brett Scrogham, a 23-year-old Indiana University Business School alumnus, who was killed in Indianapolis on May 28.

Investigators report that a 14-year-old suspect allegedly shot Scrogham inside his vehicle at a downtown parking garage as he was headed to attend an Indianapolis Indians Minor League baseball game. Police have not released the suspect’s name.

Under Indiana law, there is a possibility for the teenager to be tried as an adult, pending a jurisdiction waiver. The arrest was made on Wednesday.

When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Scrogham inside his car with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he later died from his injuries.

In a statement, IMPD Chief Tanya Terry said, “While today’s [Wednesday] arrest is significant, my heart breaks for everyone impacted by this tragedy. A young man lost his life, and another now faces allegations that will change his life forever.”

In a social post, Seth Davis, a man who described himself as a friend of Scrogham’s, said:

“My friend, Brett Scrogham, was murdered this past week in a parking garage in broad daylight in downtown Indianapolis while meeting up with his family for an Indians game in a random act of violence. He had graduated as a top 100 student at the IU Kelley School of Business just weeks ago, was well spoken, smart, loved Christ, incredibly kind, and had just started his new job as a property development analyst. He was exactly the kind of person the world needs more of.”

Police say a teen suspect shot and killed 23-year-old Brett Scrogham. The 14-year-old suspect was arrested in connection to the crime on Wednesday. (Google Maps)

WTHR reported Marion County Indiana Prosecutor Ryan Mears will be providing a possible update on the case Friday morning.