On November 23, 2014, 12-year-old Adelaide Addy Clinger spoke at her church in Kaysville, Utah, about her appreciation for family and friends. Later that day she was fatally wounded at home when a 9mm handgun discharged after being found by a younger sibling, then 10 years old. The firearm had been left in the father’s pant pocket after adults had been handling it earlier in the day.

First responders attempted life-saving measures but Adelaide’s injuries proved fatal. The Kaysville Police Department investigated and concluded the shooting was an accident, finding no evidence of malicious intent and no ongoing danger to the public; no arrests were made.

Addy’s family and community were left mourning a sudden, preventable loss. If anyone has information about that day or remembers the family and could help provide context, please share what you know.