Ronald McKinzie was 18 when he died on April 14, 2016, in a Victorville home on Bennington Drive. He was found in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to his upper body. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials said the shooting occurred before 9 p.m. and resulted from a negligent discharge by a 17-year-old friend. The juvenile was arrested on charges connected to the negligent discharge of a firearm.

Authorities described the death as a tragic accident with no indications of intentional harm or foul play. The case centered on the circumstances of the negligent discharge and the young people’s handling of the weapon. If anyone knew Ronald, was at the Bennington Drive address that night, or has information about what happened before the shooting, please come forward.