On the evening of Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 19-year-old Levi Cotton was found with a serious gunshot wound at the Oxford Exchange shopping center in Oxford, Alabama. First responders arrived about 7:40 p.m., and Oxford Health Systems personnel provided emergency aid before he was taken to a local hospital.

Levi Cotton died from his injuries in the early morning hours of Friday, July 17, 2026. The Oxford Police Department’s investigation determined the shooting was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot and said there was no known threat to the public; no suspects were identified and no arrests were made. His family honored his wish to be an organ donor. A friend set up a GoFundMe to assist with final arrangements.

If anyone witnessed events at the Oxford Exchange on the evening of July 14 or has information that could clarify what happened, please share what is known.