Khalil Abdullah Lavon Burt was 11 when he was fatally shot inside a Roanoke, Virginia, home on May 26, 2016. Officials described the shooting as accidental and reported the shot was fired by a 10-year-old who was related to Khalil. Investigators say a family member acknowledged leaving a loaded firearm in the residence, and the Roanoke Police Department and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office considered whether criminal charges should be filed over the children’s access to the weapon.

Public reports do not show any charges were filed, and details about the relationships among the two boys and the adult who left the gun are not fully detailed.

If anyone knew Khalil or was present in that household and can clarify the circumstances, please share what you know.