Jordan Angel was 15 when he died on July 12, 2019, after being shot in an apartment in the 7300 block of Spring Cypress Road in Spring, Texas. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old friend, Zaylyn Cooks, pointed a gun at Jordan and pulled the trigger not knowing a live round was in the chamber. Jordan was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

Cooks was arrested and charged with manslaughter and later confessed, saying the shooting was accidental and there had been no altercation. Several other teens at the scene gave statements that supported Cooks’ account. Cooks was released on bond. Jordan’s mother, Kim Booker, forgave Cooks and described Jordan as a caring young athlete who dreamed of playing sports in college; the family set up a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and the community rallied around them.

The death drew attention to the dangers of handling firearms among teens and to gun safety education. If anyone was at the apartment that day or has information about what happened, please share what is known.