Fourteen-year-old Brayden Spinks of Osceola, Arkansas, was killed on the evening of Sunday, July 26, 2026. Brayden, the eldest of four siblings and about to start eighth grade, was at a friend’s sleepover when the friend, also 14, brought a firearm to the gathering. According to reports, the friend was showing the weapon, pointed it at Brayden, made comments about shooting him, and then pulled the trigger. Emergency services responded but Brayden was pronounced dead.

The 14-year-old who fired the weapon was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter; his name has not been released because he is a juvenile. Police described the death as an act of negligence, while Brayden’s family says they believe the shooting was intentional. Details about how the case was handled in court, including whether the accused remained a juvenile in proceedings or any outcome, are not available.

Does anyone who knew Brayden or was in Osceola that night have information about what happened at the sleepover?