Layne Woods, 16, died from a hunting accident on November 14, 2015, northwest of Lockesburg, Arkansas, near the Cossatot River. A sophomore at De Queen High School, he enjoyed duck hunting and played football and baseball. Around noon that Saturday he and his 12-year-old brother were reportedly shooting at crows when a shooting occurred. Layne was airlifted to Arkansas Children’s Hospital but later died of his injuries.

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office investigated and concluded the shooting was clearly an accident; no arrests were made and authorities ruled out criminal intent. The community mourned the loss of a promising young outdoorsman.

If anyone knew Layne, his family, or was in the area that day, does anyone have additional information to share?