Desmond Rashard Cox was 18 and a senior at Mattie T. Blount High School when he died on January 18, 2019, in Bay Minette, Alabama. The death occurred at a residence on Anderson Boulevard after Cox was handling a loaded firearm and was struck by a single gunshot wound. He was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital but did not survive.

Family remembered Desmond as very sweet and kind-hearted and especially close to his sister Monyea Cox, who described their bond as more like best friends. The Bay Minette Police Department investigated and determined the shooting was accidental; no suspects were sought and no arrests were made. Funeral services were held soon afterward.

If anyone knew Desmond or has information about that day, please share what you remember.