A 15-year-old boy, identified as Jo'Majze Larry of Anderson, Indiana, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in a 2025 gang-related shooting. The incident resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to two others, including a bystander struck by a fleeing vehicle. The sentencing was handed down Wednesday by Judge David Happe of the Circuit Court of Madison County.

Larry was convicted of murder in June by an Indiana jury, along with co-defendant Rashawn Samuels, 19. The convictions stem from a February 2025 shooting outside an Anderson nightclub. Prosecutors stated the target of the shooting was a witness to another homicide. Dayla Swain, 26, was killed in the incident.

Prosecutors revealed that Larry received a 50-year sentence for the murder of Dayla Swain and an additional 50 years for a gang enhancement charge. He was also convicted of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. His co-defendant, Rashawn Samuels, received a sentence of 125 years for his involvement, with 62 and a half years for murder and another 62 and a half years for the gang enhancement.

The sentencing of Larry and Samuels highlights Indiana's legal stance on organized crime. Prosecutors emphasized that criminal organizations pose a significant threat by coordinating illegal activities and often acting for financial gain or to advance the group's objectives. The law recognizes the heightened danger posed by such entities.

Larry was one of four members of the Mickey Cobra Nation (MCN) gang charged in connection with Swain's death. Another defendant, 19-year-old Kyree Craver, was convicted of murder in a separate trial and sentenced by Judge Happe on July 9 to 90 years in prison. A fourth defendant is scheduled to go to trial later this year.

Following their convictions, both Larry and Samuels admitted to the charge of being part of a criminal organization. This enhancement is a critical component of the sentences, reflecting the severity with which the legal system views crimes committed under the umbrella of gang activity.

Indiana law allows for these enhancements, recognizing that gang involvement amplifies the danger to public safety. The coordinated nature of gang crimes, their recruitment efforts, and their pursuit of organizational goals are considered aggravating factors by the courts.

Details regarding the third injured party, who was hit by a car fleeing the gunfire, were not elaborated upon in the sentencing proceedings for Larry. The case underscores the complex and often brutal reality of gang violence and its devastating impact on communities.