Haven Alexander McBride, an 18-year-old recent high school graduate, died on June 17, 2025, at his family’s home in Riverton, Utah. Described by family as kind, funny and hardworking, he had planned to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and pursue a career as an EMT.

Authorities say the shooting occurred during what a stepfather, Joseph Le Page Lee, 46, called an impromptu lesson on firearm safety. Prosecutors allege Lee was showing a handgun to his daughter in the living room when it discharged and struck Haven in the head. Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators reportedly shows Lee giving Haven a blessing before starting first aid; CPR was not begun for about four minutes. Investigators have characterized Lee’s handling of the gun as reckless.

Lee was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree felony manslaughter and four counts of class A misdemeanor reckless endangerment; he has maintained the shooting was accidental. The case is pending in the courts. Does anyone in the Riverton area have information about what happened that afternoon?