Homicide — Beech Grove, IN — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A 17-year-old boy was sentenced to 45 years in prison for a murder that occurred during a marijuana sale in Beech Grove.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Beech Grove, IN
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: male, age 15
  • Victim(s): 1 (18-year-old woman)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting happened on September 29, 2024, at the Park View at Beech Grove Apartments.
  • Emanuel Carter, who was 15 years old at the time, fatally shot MaKayla Bauman just after 9 p.m.
  • Carter pleaded guilty to murder and other charges against him were dismissed in Marion Superior Court 28.
  • The case was initially filed in juvenile court but was later moved to adult court due to prosecutors' request.
  • Shell casings collected at the scene indicated two different firearms were used.