On December 9, 2015, in Dallas, Texas, 11-year-old Phabion Kemarion Runnels died after a firearm he was handling discharged. The shooting was ruled accidental; investigators focused on how the child obtained access to the gun and whether negligence played a role. The inquiry concluded the shooting was unintentional and no arrests were made.

Phabion’s death underlines the risks firearms pose when they are not securely stored and accessible to children.

If anyone knew Phabion, his family, or has information about where the firearm was stored, please share what is known.