Two-year-old Kayden John Stuber died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Greenville, South Carolina. Kayden was at home with his grandmother, Bekki Gunter, after they returned from running errands. Ms. Gunter set her purse on a bed and briefly went to the bathroom; during that time the child unzipped the purse, took out a teal-colored Glock pistol and accidentally discharged it, striking his face.

Deputies and emergency medical services tried to provide aid, but Kayden was pronounced dead while en route to the hospital. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office ruled the death an accident. Family members said they were safety-conscious and trained in firearm safety, held concealed weapons permits, and that the gun had been inside a zipped purse; no arrests were made.

If anyone has information about the incident or knew Kayden and his family, please share what you know.