Noah Inman, a thirteen-year-old boy, was murdered. He was playing a pickup game of basketball with a group of friends when the bullet fell from the sky, struck him, and he collapsed to the ground. After Noah collapsed, witnesses quickly called for help, unsure of what had caused it. They thought it might have been a seizure or some other kind of health scare, but not a falling bullet.

However, doctors at the area hospital were able to confirm that Noah was not suffering from a seizure or another health incident. Instead, they were able to locate the bullet that struck him and reported that it must have been fired into the sky by someone near the basketball court who is obsessed with guns.

Noah’s death was a tragic event for his community. He was playing basketball with some friends when he was struck by a bullet fired into the sky. The person who fired the gun is still unknown, and the community is trying to find answers.

Police announced that they believe the deadly bullet was “most likely fired into the air like a firework,” after consulting with medical experts who treated Noah’s case.

Indiana police are now looking for the killer who shot a bullet into the sky. Even though this person would not be charged with first- or second-degree murder, they might be charged with manslaughter because they fired near a basketball court that often had children playing there.

“Unfortunately, this is a common action by many people who own guns in our city, and they need to know this action has consequences and will be dealt with severely by the Hammond Police Department,” a police department statement reads. “We ask the public to please keep your Fourth of July celebrations to the use of legal fireworks only.”

The Hammon Police Department issued the following statement after learning of Noah’s passing several days later.

“The Hammond Police Department would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the Inman family,” the statement reads. “We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. When reason fails, pray for peace. We will be praying with you.”

The murder of Noah was deemed a “ridiculous fluke” by Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott.

“I don’t know what [people who shoot their guns in the air] think happens — the bullet disappears into thin air?” the mayor told the Chicago Tribune. “The bullet could’ve come from Munster, Cal City, East Chicago, really anywhere close by.”