Tyler Lee Andersen was 24 when he died in Omaha, Nebraska, on December 19, 2015. An Army veteran and Eagle Scout, he was remembered by family and friends as selfless and caring. Authorities determined his death was the result of an accidental shooting; investigators closed the case and announced no criminal charges would be filed and no suspects were named.

Tyler’s loved ones created the Tyler Lee Andersen Memorial Fund to continue his commitment to service, supporting community and charitable causes. He was buried with full military honors at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

If anyone knew Tyler or has information about the circumstances surrounding that winter day, please share what you remember.