Tyler James Caraway-Appleby, 22, was killed during an early-morning gathering at a home in Milton on January 10, 2026. Surveillance footage and investigators’ accounts show Tyler seated on an L-shaped living-room couch with several people; three of those visible in the video were handling firearms. The footage reportedly shows Cameron Rayshaun Keys inserting a magazine and charging a firearm while its muzzle was pointed generally toward Tyler, then the weapon discharging and striking Tyler in the cheek.

Deputies found Tyler on the floor near the couch; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The homeowner provided the Ring footage to the Major Crimes Unit. Keys later told detectives he had been drinking, said he had checked the firearm but then acknowledged he had not checked it completely, and maintained the shooting was not intentional. Keys was arrested and charged with negligent manslaughter, held without bond initially and released January 12 after posting a $100,000 bond; a court appearance was scheduled for January 29, 2026.

Tyler’s family remembered him as a young entrepreneur who founded TCA Customs LLC, and as someone whose life revolved around friends, sports, animals and trucks. What began as a friends’ gathering ended with Tyler dead, a close friend facing criminal negligence charges and a surveillance recording capturing the moment; who has more information about that night or knew Tyler personally?

So many lives destroyed over carelessness. This is so sad and it happens too many times. I hope the family is able to forgive and move forward. I am heartbroken over this.