Teen Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Business Graduate

WHO:

Yahoo - The victim is 23-year-old Brett Scrogham, an Indiana University Business School graduate.

Fox News - The suspect is a 14-year-old teen whose name has not been released by police.

Yahoo - Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears is involved in the case.

Fox News - IMPD Chief Tanya Terry made a statement regarding the incident.

Fox News - Seth Davis, a friend of Scrogham, provided a social media statement about him.

WHAT:

Yahoo - The teen is facing charges of felony murder, armed robbery, and dangerous possession of a firearm.

Yahoo - Prosecutors have filed a petition to waive the case to adult court.

Fox News - Scrogham was shot inside his car in a downtown parking garage while on his way to an Indianapolis Indians Minor League baseball game.

Yahoo - Scrogham died on May 30, 2026, after being shot on May 28, 2026.

WHERE:

Yahoo - The shooting occurred in a parking garage in downtown Indianapolis.

Fox News - The incident took place while Scrogham was in Indianapolis.

WHEN:

Yahoo - Scrogham was shot on May 28, 2026, and died on May 30, 2026.

Yahoo - The teen suspect was arrested on Wednesday following the shooting.

WHY:

Yahoo - The shooting is described as a random act of violence.

HOW:

Yahoo - The suspect allegedly gunned down Scrogham inside his vehicle.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 23:22 UTC)

A 14-year-old suspect has been charged with felony murder, armed robbery, and dangerous possession of a firearm in connection with the shooting of 23-year-old Brett Scrogham, an Indiana University Business School graduate, who was shot inside his car in a downtown Indianapolis parking garage. Prosecutors are seeking to move the case to adult court, while Scrogham's friend, Seth Davis, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media following the tragic incident that occurred on May 28, 2026. The shooting, described as a random act of violence, led to Scrogham's death two days later, and the suspect was arrested on Wednesday following the event.