Halee Morgan Marshall was 12 when she died near her home in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, on August 10, 2015. Born March 21, 2003, in Huntington, West Virginia, she was a seventh-grade student at Boyd County Middle School who enjoyed music and playing with her animals and was close to her family.

The shooting occurred while Halee’s brother was handling a shotgun; the firearm unintentionally discharged and Halee was struck. The wound proved fatal. Law enforcement investigated and concluded the shooting was accidental; no criminal charges were filed and no arrests were made.

Halee is remembered by her family and community for her bright smile and love of family and animals.