Twelve-year-old Jordan Alexander Rosales was fatally shot on July 11, 2023, at his home in the 1900 block of 44th Street in Lubbock, Texas. Jordan had been at the residence with siblings and friends when a 13-year-old boy arrived with a firearm. According to the Lubbock Police Department, the 13-year-old was handling the gun when it accidentally discharged, striking Jordan. The 13-year-old was arrested and charged with manslaughter, evading arrest, and trespassing; a 12-year-old who was also at the scene was taken into custody on a trespassing charge. Both juveniles were transported to the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center.

Jordan’s family described him as a joyful young fan of the Dallas Cowboys who played basketball for Irons Middle School. Funeral services were held at Emmanuel Worship Center, with visitation on July 21 and a celebration of life on July 22; the family asked attendees to wear Dallas Cowboys blue. The community called for greater awareness about gun safety for children after this loss.

Does anyone have information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or about responsible storage and handling in similar incidents?