Kayden Goldman was three years old when he died on June 30, 2023, at his Birmingham, Alabama, home. According to reports, the child was momentarily left unsupervised, found a loaded firearm, and accidentally shot himself. He was taken to Children’s of Alabama hospital but did not survive. His mother described him as a brilliant boy who loved to dance.

Authorities investigated how Kayden gained access to the loaded weapon. Investigators arrested his father, 25-year-old Stephen D’Mitri Goldman, and charging documents allege he recklessly caused his son’s death by leaving a loaded firearm within the reach and sight of the unattended toddler. A Jefferson County grand jury later indicted him on reckless manslaughter, and he was released on bond pending further proceedings.

If anyone knew Kayden or has information about how the firearm was stored that day, please share what you know with investigators.