Ryan Morales was a 2-year-old boy from Corpus Christi, Texas, who died on April 2, 2017, after accidentally shooting himself in the eye with his father’s loaded 9 mm handgun. He was described as Hispanic. Authorities treated the incident as an accidental shooting; no arrests or suspects were named and no criminal cases followed.

The death prompted local discussion about gun safety. Community groups and gun shops in Corpus Christi emphasized securing firearms and preventing access by children. The family’s loss remained framed as a tragic accident rather than a criminal matter.

Did anyone in Corpus Christi remember outreach efforts or safety programs that started after this tragedy?