Joey Bubba Michael Rhoden Jr. was an 18-year-old from Hilliard, Florida, who died on December 6, 2018. He was found in his bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head after handling a loaded .22-caliber revolver. A witness said Joey was spinning the gun on his finger and pulled the trigger; the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office initially treated the death as an accidental shooting and reported no immediate signs of foul play.

Family members doubt the accidental ruling. Joey’s uncle, Travis Thompson, said Joey was familiar with firearms and handled them cautiously, and the family has called for a more thorough investigation. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open.

Did anyone in the area know Joey’s habits around firearms or see him that evening who could help clarify what happened?