Mason Wayne Powell, 12, died on August 2, 2016, in Coward, South Carolina, when a firearm was accidentally discharged at a home where he was with other children. Mason was a rising sixth-grader at J. Paul Truluck Middle School who enjoyed riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes and fishing with his brother, and he was active in the youth group at The Bible Temple.

The single shot that killed Mason also wounded another 11-year-old boy, who survived. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office investigated and determined the shooting was a tragic accident; no criminal charges were filed in connection with Mason’s death.

Mason’s family and the Coward community mourned the loss of a bright, active boy. If anyone was present that day or has information about the circumstances, please share what is known.