Zachary Taylor Walton, a 14-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio, died on August 29, 2018, after an accidental shooting at his home in Union Township. Zachary was on a FaceTime call with friends when he was holding a gun that discharged; the round struck him in the face. Friends on the call immediately contacted 911, and Zachary was taken to Mercy Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police determined Zachary did not know the firearm contained a live round. No arrests or suspects were involved; his death was classified as accidental, and there were no murder investigations. Counselors were made available at his school while the community mourned.

If anyone has information about how Zachary obtained the firearm or remembers the events of that day, please share what is known.