Devin Anderson was 17 and a student at Tara High School when he died on January 16, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The death occurred at a residence on Birch Street and was ruled accidental rather than intentional.

Investigators found that the fatal shot came from a shotgun that discharged while a friend, 17-year-old Ahmad Antoine, had been repeatedly cocking the weapon. Antoine was arrested and charged with negligent homicide; he was later convicted and received a sentence of five years probation.

Devin’s death is recorded as a tragic example of the dangers of mishandling firearms and left family and friends grieving a sudden loss.

If anyone knew Devin, Ahmad, or was at the Birch Street residence on January 16, 2016, please share what you know.