Tyler David Cox was 19 when he died on July 31, 2017, at a residence in the 6300 block of Cherylwood Drive in Springfield, Illinois. Reports state the incident occurred around 10:55 p.m.; officers found him with a single gunshot wound to the forehead. The Sangamon County Coroner, Cinda Edwards, and the Springfield Police Department described the shooting as accidental after an autopsy and scene investigation; witnesses at the scene also said the wound appeared accidental. Further tests were pending at the time of the autopsy.

Tyler was born October 17, 1997, and was remembered for his outgoing, humorous nature, involvement in wrestling, volunteer work, and his interest in a career in law enforcement, the military, or professional wrestling. Family and friends arranged a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs. If anyone knew Tyler or has information about the events that evening, please share what you remember.