Stephan J. Miller was an 8-year-old boy from Dalton, Ohio, who died on February 10, 2015, from an accidental gunshot wound. He was playing in the basement with his 11-year-old brother when the shooting occurred. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported that the brother accidentally shot Stephan and that the death was ruled an accident.

Parents Joseph and Rachel Miller lost their young son and the community offered support. There were no arrests, suspects, or criminal charges related to the death after the sheriff’s office concluded the shooting was accidental. If anyone knew the Miller family or has information about the circumstances that night, please share what you can.