Malik Stewart was a 16-year-old student at Chaney High School who died from a gunshot wound on June 10, 2021. He was found in an apartment on Hammaker Street on Youngstown’s north side at about 1:30 p.m. The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity. Malik loved dancing, music, football and spending time with family, and he played little league football with the Kings Little League Football Team.

Authorities say the shooting happened when Malik was playing with a gun that accidentally discharged. A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody for questioning and later charged in Mahoning County Juvenile Court with reckless homicide and tampering with evidence; his name was not released. Malik’s death was recorded as the 13th homicide in Youngstown for 2021.

Anyone who knew Malik or has information about the incident is asked to come forward.