A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a recent North Montgomery High School graduate and is facing preliminarily charges of reckless homicide and dangerous possession of a firearm.
The Danville Police Department released an update on the investigation Thursday, officially identifying the victim as Peyton Jones, 19, of Waynetown.
Jones, who graduated from North Montgomery High School in May, was previously identified by family members through social media.
The shooting was reported in the early morning on Saturday in Danville. Jones was pronounced dead shortly after first responders arrived.
According to police, investigators identified the juvenile suspect shortly after the incident and took him into custody. He remains in custody, and his identity will not be released in accordance with Indiana law regarding juvenile proceedings.
Police said detectives have determined there is no ongoing threat to the public based on information gathered during the investigation.
The investigation remains active and is being conducted in coordination with the Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office.
Police said no additional updates are anticipated at this time as the investigation continues.
The obituary for Jones appears on Page 2A in today’s edition.
