Dominic Mejia was a 13-year-old boy from Lubbock, Texas, who died after an accidental shooting on October 8, 2019. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office reported Dominic was shot in the head around 6:20 p.m. in the 3500 block of County Road 6000; he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and died the next day. Authorities described the shooter as a younger family member and said an investigation was ongoing to determine how the accidental shooting occurred.

Family and friends remembered Dominic as a hardworking kid who loved football and played for New Deal Middle School. A family friend noted he was trusting and helpful; the New Deal football team carried his jersey across the field before a game. A fundraiser was organized to help with funeral expenses. If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about the circumstances that led to the shooting, please come forward.