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Summary: Brett Scrogham, 23, of Indianapolis, died after being shot in the head during an apparent robbery on May 28, 2026. The recent Indiana University graduate was leaving an Indianapolis Indians game with family when the attack occurred near the Indiana Convention Center. He passed away two days later. Police arrested a 14-year-old suspect on June 3, who now faces murder charges. A real estate scholarship at IU honors his memory.
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Brett Scrogham had every reason to look forward to the future. At just 23, the recent Indiana University graduate had wrapped up a standout academic career and stepped into a new professional role that aligned with his ambitions. Friends and family described him as driven, kind, and full of potential—a young man building the kind of life many hope for after college.
On May 28, 2026, Scrogham joined relatives in downtown Indianapolis for what should have been a relaxing evening at an Indianapolis Indians game. Instead, the night took a devastating turn inside a parking garage near the Indiana Convention Center. Someone shot him in the head during an apparent robbery attempt. Paramedics rushed him to a hospital, but he died two days later.
Police moved quickly. Detectives reviewed surveillance video and gathered other evidence that led them to a 14-year-old suspect. Authorities arrested the juvenile on June 3 and prosecutors soon filed charges that include murder. Court officials are considering whether to try the teen as an adult.
Scrogham earned recognition as a high-achieving student at IU’s Kelley School of Business. He had recently begun work as a development analyst, a position that reflected both his education and his drive to contribute in the real estate sector. Those closest to him remember a person who made time for others and left a positive mark on his community. In response to his death, supporters established the Brett Scrogham Real Estate Scholarship at Indiana University Bloomington to honor his memory and help future students.
His story highlights how quickly plans can change. One moment, a young professional heads out with family for a ballgame. The next, an act of violence cuts everything short. Scrogham’s relatives now face the painful task of grieving while the legal process against the suspect moves forward.
The case drew attention across Indiana. Public figures, including U.S. senators, offered condolences and spoke about the loss of a talented Hoosier whose life ended far too soon. A fundraiser for the family also gained support from people wanting to help those left behind.
Brett Scrogham’s brief time after graduation showed promise and purpose. His death serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones. Investigators continue their work, and the justice system will determine the next steps for the accused. Meanwhile, those who knew Scrogham focus on celebrating the young man he was and the legacy he leaves through the scholarship created in his name.
Downtown Indianapolis can be a hostile place for white people who are unaware of the dangers.
In August 2022, a Dutch commando was fatally shot in the early morning hours outside the Hampton Inn on Meridian and Maryland streets in downtown Indianapolis following an "altercation." Corporal Simmie Poetsema (age 26), a veteran of the Afghanistan evacuation (Kabul), was shot in the back of the head and died from his injuries. Poetsema made it home from Afghanistan alive, but his family later received him in a coffin from downtown Indianapolis [source].
Shamar Duncan (then 22, from Indianapolis) was arrested, tried, and convicted of murder, attempted murder, and related charges.
Two other Dutch soldiers were wounded.
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Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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