A 3-year-old named Akai Stilo died from a gunshot wound inside a Milwaukee home in the early morning hours of July 1, 2022. First responders arrived just before 4:45 a.m.; the child’s mother was found outside in distress and Akai was taken to Children’s Wisconsin, where lifesaving efforts failed.

Authorities say Akai found an unattended firearm in the living room of the residence near 20th and Highland and accidentally shot himself. Investigators arrested a 28-year-old woman, later identified as the child’s mother, and also took into custody her 28-year-old boyfriend, Raheem Moore. Police allege the firearm belonged to Moore, who was asleep on the couch when the toddler found the weapon and who fled the scene while the mother called for help.

Moore was charged with neglecting a child resulting in death, second-degree reckless homicide, and three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. He was described as a convicted felon; officers report finding a duffel bag in the basement containing multiple guns and suspected marijuana. His bond was set at $75,000 cash.

If anyone knew Akai or has information about the events at that address that morning, please share what you know.