On August 20, 2019, 5-year-old Elias Dowlataram of York, Pennsylvania, died of a gunshot wound to the head. The York County Coroner’s office listed the manner of death as pending further investigation. Elias’ family and the community described him as happy, energetic, and athletic; his father was reported to be in shock and a vigil was planned.

Adrian Moye, 27, of York, was charged in connection with the death. Authorities say Moye left a loaded gun accessible to Elias and another 7-year-old while he went to the front door of a residence. Surveillance video was reported to contradict Moye’s account that he found Elias unconscious; the video allegedly shows Moye carrying the lifeless child to the front porch and then inside before driving away. Police recovered a loaded 9mm handgun and suspected drugs at Moye’s residence. Moye faced two felony counts of child endangerment, possession of a firearm prohibited, and possession with intent to deliver cocaine, and was held without bail because of the charges and his prior felony convictions.

Multiple witnesses and children who experienced trauma were involved in the investigation, which remained ongoing. Does anyone have information about Elias, the residence, or the events of August 20, 2019 that could help the investigation?