Thirteen-year-old Micah Lamon-Zyarion Simmons Jr., a Black male from Goose Creek, was found with a fatal gunshot wound at a residence on Pinehurst Street in North Charleston on July 21, 2022. Emergency crews took him to Trident Medical Center, where he later died from the injury.

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office investigated and concluded the shooting was accidental. Investigators reported Micah was holding a firearm when another juvenile grabbed for it and the weapon discharged. Authorities decided no criminal charges would be filed, and no arrests were made.

Micah’s family and community were left grieving after the case was closed. If anyone has information about that day or knew Micah, please come forward with what you remember.