Christian Hein was a 3-year-old boy from Richfield who died on September 28, 2017, from a gunshot wound to the head in Parma, a Cleveland suburb. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner ruled the death accidental. Parma police initially listed him as 4 years old before correcting his age to 3.

The father held a concealed carry permit. Investigators concluded there was no foul play, no arrests were made, and the case was closed without criminal charges; the family cooperated with the inquiry.

The death devastated the child’s family and community and underscores the importance of secure firearm storage. Does anyone have information about similar incidents or local safety resources to share?