Indianapolis: 13-year-old shot dead, mother demands answers from police
Mollie Wingard says her daughter Andrea Eguia was killed in October at a housing authority complex, and no arrests have been made.
By Rafael Bailey ·
Youth violence in Indianapolis has spread beyond traditional hotspots, according to local officials. On Oct. 24, a 13-year-old girl was shot and killed during the early morning hours at an apartment complex on the city's north side.
Mollie Wingard moved her family from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis in 2025 to give her son a fresh start. She was asleep when she received a call at 4 a.m. informing her that her daughter, Andrea Eguia, had been shot. Wingard said Eguia had left the house to meet friends. The girl was rushed to surgery but did not survive the procedure.
Wingard expressed grief over the loss of her child, noting that Eguia brought significant joy to her life. "Her smile and the way she brought so much joy into my world…so much joy and I won't get that joy no more," she said. The mother said she now avoids entering Eguia's bedroom because of the memories it holds.
The family is working with police to determine the sequence of events that led to the death. Wingard stated that she is not aware of any arrests being made in connection with the case. When contacted for an update, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department referred journalists to its original homicide brief.
The shooting occurred at The Georgetown apartments, a 90-unit complex operated by the Indianapolis Housing Authority. Wingard raised concerns about security at the location, stating that Eguia was not supposed to be at the apartments. "Them apartments are not where I would want my daughter to be," Wingard said.
Rev. Charles Harrison, board president of the Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition, noted that youth-related violence is no longer concentrated in specific areas. "It's not as concentrated as it once was. It's broader," Harrison said. He urged community members to speak out when they notice troubling patterns involving youths, rather than assuming the issue is not their problem.
Wingard asked anyone with information to contact IMPD or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. "Whoever did this, I hope they catch them. If it was an accident, just come forward. I want my baby to have justice," she said.
