Joshua David Allen was 21 when he died on the evening of February 16, 2020, at a friend and neighbor’s home in Midwest City. Born November 7, 1998, in Savannah, Georgia, he had lived most of his life in Midwest City after moving there with his family in May of the following year. Family and friends remembered him as quiet, loyal and sweet — someone who enjoyed swimming, basketball, football and video games and who made a point of showing affection before leaving home.

Police reported the death was accidental. A friend was cleaning a loaded gun when it unintentionally discharged, striking and killing Joshua. No arrests or criminal suspects were reported; the family held a memorial service on March 6, 2020, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home, and he was buried at Kolb Cemetery in Spencer, Oklahoma.

If anyone knew Joshua or was present that night and has information to share, please come forward.