Quindarious Ford, known as Quinn, was 17 when he died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his home in Columbus, Georgia. Family members described the death as a tragic accident, but police say words were exchanged between Quindarious and his older brother, Marquavious Ford, before a weapon was brandished and Quindarious was shot. Marquavious was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.

At a March 19, 2021 court hearing family emotions ran high. Marquavious’s attorney said the shooting was a distressing incident and argued that accidents do happen, while the defense stressed that only the two brothers know the full details of what occurred in the moments before the shooting. The family publicly offered support for Marquavious while grieving Quindarious’s sudden loss.

If anyone knew Quindarious or has information about what happened that day, please share what you remember.