Four-year-old Keith Jermal Jones Jr died from a gunshot wound on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in New Orleans. Officers were sent to a person-shot call about 10:30 p.m. in the 6900 block of Lake Kenilworth and found the child; he was taken to a hospital and later died. Investigators say the shooting actually occurred at a residence in the 7000 block of Martin Drive.

The boy’s father, Keith Jones Sr., turned himself in and was booked by the New Orleans Police Department on one count of negligent homicide. Family members described the shooting as a freak accident; the mother said the child found a gun that was in the house. The family noted the boy was about two weeks away from starting Pre-K at Capdau and urged caution about keeping firearms where children can reach them.

If anyone knew Keith Jermal Jones Jr or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.