Two-year-old Ke’Anthony Jelks Jr died in his family’s Birmingham apartment on the morning of November 14, 2018. Family members say the toddler was with his parents when his father returned from work, set down a legally carried firearm, and the child discovered the gun. The weapon reportedly discharged and struck Ke’Anthony in the face.

Homicide detectives and forensic experts responded and began an investigation. Family members described the death as a terrible accident, while officials initially said they were still working to determine the precise details and had not classified the death or announced any arrests. Authorities used the case to urge strict gun safety around children.

If anyone witnessed what happened that morning or has information about the circumstances in the apartment, please come forward.