Bridger Owen Ensley was a 10-year-old fourth grader from Sylva, North Carolina who died from gunshot wounds on March 28, 2022, one day after a shooting at his home on Ferguson Road. His 15-year-old brother, Noah Joseph Ensley, was also shot and died on March 27, 2022. Both boys were taken to Harris Hospital and then airlifted to Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Bridger was active at Fairview Elementary’s Bible Club and Chess Club and enjoyed reading, math, science, art, music, and several sports. The community held a candlelight vigil at Sylva’s Bridge Park and schools provided additional counseling.

If anyone knew Bridger or has information about the shooting at the Ferguson Road home, please come forward.