A tragic accidental shooting took the life of two-year-old DeShun Wesley Mitchell Jr. at his home in Memphis on June 16, 2021.

Authorities investigated the circumstances and determined the death to be an accident. After the inquiry, law enforcement announced no charges would be filed and no arrests or suspects were named. The community and family were left to grieve the loss of a young child.

If anyone knew the family or has information about safety measures in that neighborhood at the time, please share what might help prevent similar tragedies.