Mahkree Leon Pierson was 3 years old when he died from a gunshot wound at his home in Columbus, Georgia, on February 1, 2022. The Columbus Police Department’s homicide squad opened an investigation into the shooting.

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said the death was expected to be ruled accidental. An online post by someone identifying as Mahkree’s mother described the shooting as a tragic accident and referenced her husband in connection with the incident. Despite those statements, the Columbus Police Department continued its probe. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified, and no charges have been announced.

The family and community remain without full details of what happened that day. If anyone has information about Mahkree or the circumstances of his death, please share it with the Columbus Police Department.