Seventeen-year-old Mikah Howell, a student and football player at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida, died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head on June 6, 2026. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and later died of his injuries. A GoFundMe was set up by a family friend to help with medical expenses and to allow his mother to remain at his side.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office described the shooting as an apparent accidental shooting but has released limited information. An incident report reported in news coverage reportedly lacked specific details about how the shooting occurred. Mikah’s mother has publicly appealed for answers and urged anyone with information to come forward. No arrests or suspects have been announced and the investigation remains open.

If anyone knew Mikah, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help investigators, please share what you know.