Nineteen-year-old Michael McHerrin died in Buffalo, New York, on October 26, 2015, from a gunshot wound. The shooting occurred during an encounter between friends; reports indicate he and a friend were handling a firearm when it discharged and fatally wounded McHerrin.

The death was treated as an accidental shooting rather than a street confrontation. The friend present at the time was arrested, later admitted involvement in the shooting, and was sentenced to six months in jail for his role in McHerrin’s death.

What details about the handling of the gun or the exact sequence of events leading to the discharge remain unclear? If anyone knew Michael or was familiar with the circumstances that night, please share any information.