Daron Sneed Jr., an 11-year-old from Cedar Hill, Texas, died on November 2, 2019, after an accidental shooting in his parents’ home. He had been playing video games upstairs while his grandfather watched him and a younger sibling downstairs. The grandfather heard a loud noise, went upstairs and found Daron on the bedroom floor with a handgun nearby. Despite medical attention, the boy succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators found the gun had been kept locked in a closet on a high shelf and Daron’s parents said they did not know how he accessed it. Cedar Hill police interviewed family members and others who were present while piecing together the events. No arrests or suspects were identified, and the death was ruled an accidental shooting. The community and Permenter Middle School mourned Daron; he had served on student council and played saxophone in the band. Counselors were made available for students and staff.

Does anyone who knew Daron or his family have details about how the handgun became accessible that day?