On August 8, 2022, 18-year-old Tavby Kucukkara of Lometa, Texas, died from a gunshot wound on the rural 100 Block of Private Road 2525 in Lometa. Emergency responders from the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office, Acadian EMS, and Air Evac EMS Helicopter attended, but Kucukkara was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say the shooting was accidental and involved a 15-year-old juvenile who was handling a firearm in the area. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation led by Investigator Wayne Hilgenberg to determine the circumstances and whether negligence or recklessness played a role. No arrests or suspects have been announced and the investigation remains active.

If anyone was in that area on August 8, 2022, or has information about the incident, please contact the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office.