A 17-year-old Michigan student has died in a carjacking after he encouraged his 14- and 13-year-olds to ride.

A 17-year-old honor student was murdered by a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old after offering a suspect a car to drive home from a birthday party.

Jack Snyder was found lying next to his car in Battle Creek at around 12:10 am on January 17th. Michigan Police said he was shot after attempting to carjack.

Paramedics and medical workers attempted to resuscitate the 17-year-old boy in freezing temperatures, but Snyder was declared dead at the scene.

On the 19th, Judge Chimner, a 14-year-old boy, was arrested and a 13-year-old boy appeared in connection with the killing.

Police recovered a gun at the crime scene but were unable to determine which boy fired the shot.

Battle Creek Police Sergeant Jeff Case said at a press conference earlier this week that Snyder’s desire to help led to his death.

“The victim was trying to be a good Samaritan by riding them in cold temperatures. I know he resisted carjacking. Again, he was trying to help.” But I had no intention of giving up the car,” Case said.

Chimner was charged Friday with felony murder, carjacking, and two weapons-related offenses, according to a statement. Fox 17He has been indicted as an adult and faces the maximum possible life sentence without parole.

A 13-year-old boy who turned himself in has already been charged with murder.

The suspect had no known relationship with Snyder. Case said, “He has dealt with them before,” but did not confirm his criminal record.

Snyder’s family said they applauded local authorities for “resolving this quickly.” wood tv.

Earlier this week, teachers held an all-night march in Snyder’s honor.

According to reports, a funeral was held early Friday for Snyder, who was described as a “well-rounded student-athlete” who played college football. his obituary.

Snyder is on the school’s National Honors Association and enrolled in the EMT program through a local community college.

Jack Snyder (pictured center) was found lying next to his car in Battle Creek, Michigan at around 12:10 a.m. on January 17 after being shot after attempting to carjack it.

Teachers marched all night in honor of Snyder earlier this week

Snyder is on the school’s National Honors Association and enrolled in the EMT program through a local community college.

“Jack had a zest for life and made the world a better place with his care and love for all. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

“On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to thank everyone who reached out and came to see us,” his sister Meadow wrote in a Facebook post.

“I have heard from people I haven’t seen or heard from in years.It shows how much support we have in this never-ending nightmare. My brother was 17. He was supposed to graduate this year, but these monsters robbed him of his future.He was the smartest of us.He was this He was going to leave this silly place, he had such a big heart and he cared so much about other people.

others. They took our brother away. It doesn’t look real, it’s all fake news.

Multiple hashtags and football tournaments are planned in his honor, including #JusticeforJack, with proceeds going to his family.