On August 1, 2017, 4-year-old Bradley Brad Whitis died in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a firearm accident at a home on Chandler Springs Avenue. The child reportedly shot himself just before 2 p.m. that Tuesday, and the county coroner confirmed his identity and the circumstances of his death.

Authorities classified the case as an accidental shooting; there were no suspects or arrests and the investigation did not indicate intentional or malicious actions by anyone. The case has been cited as an example of the risks unsecured firearms pose to young children.

If anyone has information about the circumstances at the home that day or about safety measures that might prevent similar accidents, please share what is known.