Gregory Van Stedum, 36, died in Charlevoix, Michigan, on April 14, 2018, from a gunshot wound that authorities ruled accidental. The Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Office investigated; the shooting happened in the presence of at least one other person. No criminal charges were filed in connection with the incident.

Gregory was described as a devoted husband and father who loved the outdoors and was remembered for his vibrant spirit and kind heart. Few details about how the firearm discharged or the exact sequence of events have been released.