Dakota Shane Schriefer, 22, of Ivanhoe and a Woodville resident, died on August 28, 2016 from a single gunshot wound to the chest. Born September 13, 1993, he served in the US Army and worked as a swimming pool installer for Dale’s Tool Company. He is survived by his wife Alexandria Schriefer, his son Vincent Shane Schriefer, and his parents Alvin Schriefer Jr. and Rava Starkey Schriefer.

Authorities described the shooting as accidental and said it involved his brother-in-law; there were no arrests, charges, or indications of foul play or premeditation. No further litigation or murder investigation was reported.

If anyone knew Dakota or has information about the circumstances that day in Ivanhoe, please share what you remember.