A 4-year-old boy named Corione Butts Jr died after an accidental shooting at a home in the 3600 block of North Dearborn Street in Indianapolis. The child found a gun at the residence and was shot; emergency responders arrived about 12:30 p.m. on August 18, 2024, and transported him to a local hospital. Corione died a few days later from his injuries.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is treating the death as accidental and is investigating. The family has spoken publicly about their loss, urging gun owners to secure firearms and remembering Corione at a gathering on what would have been his fifth birthday. Authorities have also noted a rise in accidental juvenile shootings in the city.

If anyone knew Corione, was at the home that day, or has information about how the firearm came to be accessible, please share what you know with investigators.