Officer Jared J. Forsyth, 33, died on April 6, 2015, in Ocala, Florida, after an accidental shooting during a firearms training exercise at the Lowell Correctional Institution firing range. Forsyth, a three-year member of the Ocala Police Department, was struck between the panels of his bulletproof vest after a .40-caliber Glock discharged. He was taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center, underwent surgery, and died about two hours later.

An FDLE investigation found that another officer was unloading the Glock when it accidentally discharged; the bullet ricocheted off a bench, struck Forsyth’s arm, passed through it and entered his side and chest. The investigation concluded the shooting was accidental and no criminal charges were filed. The department and community mourned a highly regarded officer remembered for his dedication.

If anyone has information about the training exercise that day or knew Officer Forsyth, please share what you know.