In Hinckley, Ohio, 13-year old Max Muzyczka, an eighth grader, was shot to death.   Police reported that “the initial investigation indicates this was sadly a tragic accident.”  Authorities declined to release additional information about the incident out of respect for the the boy’s family.

According to a statement issued by the school district, “Max was a good student, an athlete and had many friends.”  The district will provide crisis counselors over the next few days in order to provide assistance to grieving students and staff.

Sources:

Courtney Shaw, “13-year-old Boy Dies After Accidental Shooting in Hinckley,” News 5 Cleveland (February 2, 2020).

Kaylyn Hlavaty, “13-year-old Hinckley Boy Who Died in Accidental Shooting Described as a ‘Good Student and Athlete’,” News 5 Cleveland (February 3, 2020).