Indiana man, 18, accused of shooting teenage girl during house party, fleeing the scene
Published on April 29, 2026.
Jayden McQueary, 18, is accused of shooting and killing 17-year-old Adalina Perez during a house party in Shelbyville, Indiana, on April 20. The incident occurred during a gathering at the home when a loud gunshot was heard, many believing it to be a firework. A witness claimed that McQueeary pulled a gun and directed the laser across the walls and floor, leading to Perez's death. Despite calls for charges for murder, the Shelby County Prosecutor Brad Landwelen disagrees, stating that there was no clear intent to kill another human being and the incident was described as reckless. A trial is set for August 25.
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