Zacarion Depp, a 4-year-old Black male from Louisville, Kentucky, was described by his family as a loving, outgoing, and courageous boy. His mother, Kryzshon Depp, remembered him as an active, happy, and caring son and brother who was filled with life. Zacarion loved Spiderman and truly believed he was the superhero, a detail that captured his vibrant imagination. On a fundraising page set up to help with funeral expenses, he was remembered as a "soul-filling" child who enjoyed playing, wrestling, dancing, and laughing.
On the afternoon of January 13, 2024, Zacarion's life was tragically cut short. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of South 37th Street in the Chickasaw neighborhood. According to court documents, his father, Zacari Amacher, had left a handgun on a couch in a room with his son. After Amacher left the room, he heard a gunshot.
He returned to find Zacarion with a fatal gunshot wound to the face.
Zacarion was rushed to Norton Children's Hospital, where he died about 30 minutes after being shot. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office later ruled his death an accident. In the midst of her grief, Zacarion's mother spoke about the tragedy, emphasizing that it was an accident. “People are not perfect,” Kryzshon Depp said. “His daddy loves him. I love him.” She hoped her family's heartache would serve as a warning to others, saying, “You've got to pay attention to them because literally the click of a finger and your life could be over.”
In February 2024, Louisville Metro Police arrested 26-year-old Zacari Amacher in connection with his son's death. He was charged with reckless homicide. During his first court appearance, Amacher pleaded not guilty, and a judge set his bond at $10,000 cash.
The legal proceedings concluded when Zacari Amacher later accepted a plea deal. He was sentenced to five years in prison for reckless homicide. As of June 2024, the case was considered resolved with Amacher’s sentencing.
