Selena Seleste Lewis, 16, died on July 26, 2015, after being struck in the chest by a rifle at a home in Newton, North Carolina. She was a rising junior at Maiden High School and was described as a beloved member of her community. The shooting happened about 5 p.m. while Selena stood in front of Clayton Webb Jr., 21, to take a picture; Webb was inspecting the rifle because it had been offered for sale. Webb did not have a magazine attached and said he did not know there was a round in the chamber. Neighbors heard a pop and a scream. Selena was taken to a local hospital but died before she could be flown to a trauma center.

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office ruled the incident an accidental shooting. No charges were filed against Clayton Webb Jr. or Christopher Lynch, 21, who was present. There was no evidence of foul play reported. Does anyone have information about the moments before the shot or the firearm’s handling that could shed more light on what happened?