Evan Roselle, 17, of Arlington, Texas, was fatally shot in the face on December 4, 2014. Born January 18, 1997, in Athens, Texas, Evan was described in family accounts as a happy child who loved sports and was cared for by those around him. He had been adopted as an infant and is remembered by family and friends.

The shooting occurred inside the home of a 16-year-old friend. The teenager was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide after investigators concluded the handgun discharged while the suspect was playing with it. The firearm had been reported stolen the previous month, and detectives worked to determine how it came into the suspect’s possession. The two had been friends for several years.

The case drew attention to firearm access by minors and the consequences of unsecured weapons. Does anyone who knew Evan or who has information about how the stolen handgun circulated in Arlington in late 2014 have details to share?