Kyler Nowlin Jackson was five years old when he died after being accidentally shot at a relative’s home on Woodbine Way in South Bend. The shooting occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2022; after several days in the hospital he passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Family members described him as a mathematical talent who was excited about attending Kennedy Academy and as someone everyone loved.

South Bend police investigated the incident as an accidental shooting and focused on how the children gained access to a loaded handgun. Kyler’s father publicly urged responsible gun storage, and a GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses.

Just days after Kyler’s funeral, his mother, 32-year-old Kaylynn Davidson, was shot and killed outside the Linden Grill in downtown South Bend on May 17, 2022 following a physical altercation with another woman. The two deaths devastated the family and the community.

If anyone knew Kyler or Kaylynn or has information that could help clarify what happened, please share what you know.