Indiana
Family of slain teen seeks justice, closure after deadly shooting in NW Indiana
Vigil held for boy shot, killed in Northwest Indiana
Friends and family gathered in Whiting on Saturday to remember the life of a boy who was recently killed in a shooting. Nate Rodgers has the story.
WHITING, Ind. – The family of a 14-year-old boy killed in a recent shooting in Northwest Indiana is looking for closure and justice.
A vigil was held Saturday in Whiting for Damien Abenante after he was killed in a shooting on March 23.
Dozens of grieving family members, friends and neighbors gathered in the 1600 block of LaPorte Avenue, where the shooting occurred.
Deadly Indiana shooting: Boy killed in Whiting
Damien was staying with his cousin for the weekend when he was walking with other guys to the park.
As he was walking, he was struck by gunfire, according to Damien’s aunt.
“My husband ran down there to find my 14-year-old nephew fighting to breathe,” she said. “My family is devastated.”
Damien was shot in the chest and died at the scene. Prior to the shooting, he was a freshman student at De La Salle Institute in Bronzeville.
On Saturday, loved ones hugged, cried and prayed. They wore buttons and t-shirts saying, “we will miss you.”
Damien was Amanda Abenante’s only son. During the vigil, she pleaded for justice and answers.
“Somebody knows something. If you have a heart and you put yourself in my shoes, you’ll say something,” Amanda said.
Anyone with more information on the incident is urged to contact Whiting police.
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WANE) – A storm system passed through northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio on Monday evening, leaving a substantial amount of damage in its wake.
Monday night’s storm warranted thunderstorm warnings throughout the viewing area, including Steuben, DeKalb, and Allen counties in Indiana, along with Defiance, Paulding, and Van Wert counties in Ohio.
The storm itself lasted about an hour, but caused chaos by downing unstable trees and signage from strong winds.
Thousands reported power outages across the Fort Wayne area, with a handful of outages in Ohio’s northwest region.
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BLOOMINGTON — Darian DeVries’ backcourt rebuild got a boost Monday, with the news that Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf intends to transfer to Indiana.
“ALL IN,” Mustaf posted on social media announcing his decision.
Mustaf, a Maryland native who was once a target for Mike Woodson and Indiana’s previous staff, averaged 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game across 29 appearances for Georgia Tech last season. The 6-foot-6 guard is also a career 37.2% 3-point shooter, though not at significant volume.
Importantly, Mustaf is a big-bodied guard who rebounds his position well and draws fouls at an above-average clip. Last season in Atlanta, he had 4.2 fouls drawn per 40 minutes, and 4.4 in ACC play, a top-25 number in the conference. He also finished his sophomore season scoring the ball well — Mustaf averaged 14 points per game in the Yellow Jackets’ last nine, and 16.3 per game in their last six.
His arrival strengthens a guard rotation that will need remade essentially from the ground up this spring. The Hoosiers’ only returners don’t play the position, and DeVries signed just one out-and-out guard, Prince-Alexander Moody, in the 2026 class.
Mustaf’s commitment hands the Hoosiers a strong, capable guard with high-major experience and multiple years of eligibility remaining around which DeVries and his staff can build.
Mustaf was at one time a target for Woodson, coming out of high school. Mustaf played with Overtime Elite before making the move to college.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A $4 million transformation is in the works for New Hope of Indiana, the largest nonprofit residential services provider for individuals with disabilities in Marion County.
New Hope says the ‘Imagine More’ capital campaign will fund key improvements to New Hope’s 14-acre campus at 8450 Payne Road. It’ll include a new community and multi-purpose space, expanded and inclusive outdoor areas, a commercial kitchen for life-skills and employment training, and renovations to improve accessibility, safety, and overall experience.
New Hope has already raised $3.35 million toward its gold, including a $1.5 million matching gift from United Way of Central Indiana. During their campaign’s launch Monday, New Hope says they plan to raise the remaining $650,000 to complete the campaign, the largest in its history.
“As we celebrate 48 years of service, this campaign represents an important step forward for New Hope and the people we serve,” Allison Wharry, president and CEO of New Hope of Indiana said in a release.
“Imagine More is rooted in listening to the individuals and families in our community, and creating spaces that support dignity, independence, and a strong sense of belonging. We are grateful for the momentum that has brought us this far and excited to invite the community to help us finish,” Wharry said.
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