James Gerard Becker III was a 17-year-old student at CAPA High School who died on March 5, 2015, after being shot in the midsection at his home in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. The shooting happened while Becker and his friend and classmate, 17-year-old Ivan Oberholtzer, were playing with a gun on a day both boys were home from school because of a snowstorm. Becker was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Oberholtzer said he found the gun in the street and removed the clip, believing the weapon was unloaded, but a round remained in the chamber. Although the shooting was described as appearing accidental, Oberholtzer was charged as an adult with murder and held without bail pending further proceedings. Becker’s family and friends have commemorated his memory since his death.

Did anyone who knew James or was near the Kensington area that day see anything that might help explain what happened?