Two details changed the investigation into what happened to 2-year-old Jvonte Johnston of Dayton. He died on June 4, 2018, after a gun discharged while he and his 13-year-old brother were playing; investigators initially thought Jvonte had shot himself but later determined the brother was holding the gun when it went off. The brother was charged with reckless homicide in juvenile court, had a plea of denial entered on his behalf, and was ordered held in juvenile detention pending further proceedings.

Jvonte’s father, 34-year-old Jamahl Evans, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities said Evans was running a drug operation from the home; investigators recovered two handguns and marijuana packaged for distribution. The community remembered Jvonte as playful and full of life. Does anyone have information about the case or knew the family that could help fill in what happened?