Tyrese A. Jones was 13 when he died in McComb, Mississippi, on February 23, 2018. A student at Morgantown Middle School, Tyrese was remembered by teachers and classmates as joyful, talkative, and someone who kept those around him smiling.

Authorities reported his death as the result of an accidental gunshot wound after he picked up a firearm at his home. The close-knit community mourned a young life with promise and a sweet spirit.

If anyone knew Tyrese or has information about the circumstances that day, please share what you remember.