Melky Rodriguez was 15 when he was shot and killed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 19, 2014. Police reported that Rodriguez and a 16-year-old friend had been handling a handgun taken from a car when it discharged. The friend reportedly believed the safety was engaged before pulling the trigger.

Detectives described the shooting as accidental, and authorities said no one was charged in connection with Rodriguez’s death. Public incident records categorize the case as an accidental or negligent discharge resulting in a teen’s death, consistent with the police account. Memorial listings note the date and place of the killing and reference local reporting that described these circumstances.

Did anyone who knew Melky or who was in that area that day see what happened or have additional information?