On June 26, 2021, 3-year-old Bryson Y. Vang died after accidentally shooting himself in the head at his home in Fresno, California, near Clinton and Crystal Avenues. The shooting occurred about 8:30 a.m.; officers took Bryson to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The firearm involved was registered to Bryson’s father. Initial Fresno Police Department findings reported the gun was not properly secured, and investigators opened a probe to determine whether criminal negligence in storage was involved. Bryson’s parents were at home when the incident occurred. No arrests have been made and the investigation was ongoing; the department has offered gun locks to the community and emphasized safe firearm storage. A GoFundMe has been created to assist with funeral and memorial expenses.

If anyone has information about this incident or about secure storage practices relevant to this case, please share what is known.