Alexander Jacob Clukey, known as Alex, was 15 when he died on January 3, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He was born September 4, 2006, in Wilmington, North Carolina, and lived in Beulaville. Described as bright, outgoing and humble, Alex enjoyed hunting, fishing, paintball, baseball, wrestling, piano, card tricks and video games. He was active in his church, Christian Life Fellowship, serving as a Senior Patrol Leader in Royal Rangers.Alex was accidentally shot in the head on December 28, 2021, while playing with Airsoft guns in the family yard.

His father, John Clukey, a Jacksonville Police Department detective, mistakenly drew a real gun instead of an Airsoft gun. Alex died from his injuries several days later. District Attorney Ben David reviewed the case and determined the shooting was accidental; no charges were filed.

He is survived by his parents, John and Wendy Clukey, and younger brothers Andrew and Abram.If anyone knew Alex or has information about the circumstances that night, please share what you can.