Twelve-year-old LaGarius Devonta G-Baby Morris died on July 13, 2017, after a gunshot wound sustained while he and other children were playing with a rifle at a home on Florence Street in Columbus, Mississippi. Reports say a group of children found a semi-automatic rifle that afternoon; a 13-year-old relative is believed to have accidentally discharged the weapon. Investigators said there was no sign of an argument between the children and that the rifle’s owner was reportedly out of town on business.

The Columbus Police Department investigated and announced the matter would be presented to a Lowndes County grand jury. At the time of initial reports no charges had been filed. LaGarius was remembered locally as a talented football player and drummer who participated in his church’s youth ministry.

Does anyone have information about the day on Florence Street or about the grand jury review?