Brittany Young, 35, of South Bend, Indiana, died on the afternoon of July 24, 2022, after a firearm she was handling discharged in Howard Township, Michigan, near Niles. Emergency services were called to a Detroit Road residence around 3:26 p.m., and first responders found Young with a fatal gunshot injury. She died at the scene despite efforts by emergency personnel.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation and concluded the shooting was accidental; officials reported the firearm discharged unintentionally while Young was moving it into the house. The Howard Township Fire Department and the Michigan State Police also took part in the inquiry. No suspects were identified and no arrests were made.

If anyone has information about the circumstances that afternoon or knew Brittany, please share what you know.