Gage Don Michael Nolen, a 16-year-old from Borger, Texas, died on June 5, 2018, after an accidental shooting at a park. He was a standout at Borger High School in football and track and field and enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt biking, and four-wheeling. A single gunshot struck both Gage and a friend; only Gage succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at Golden Plains Community Hospital.

Authorities determined the shooting was accidental and no arrests or suspects were identified. His funeral was held at Grace Church and he was buried at Westlawn Memorial Park in Borger. The community responded with tributes and memorials and conversations about youth gun safety followed.

If anyone was at the park that day or has information about the circumstances of the shooting, please share what you know.