An 11-year-old boy, Zachary Thomas Rock, was fatally shot during a hunting trip in Algonac, Michigan, on September 13, 2020. He was a white male and was with his stepfather, John Varndell Jr., at the time he was shot. Varndell was arrested and charged in connection with Zachary’s death.

Police body-worn camera footage from the scene was shown at trial and was described as a significant piece of evidence during the prosecution’s case. The shooting drew heavy attention in the community and raised questions about firearm safety during hunting trips.

If anyone has information about the night of September 13, 2020, or knew Zachary and his routines, please share what you know.