Kyleek Williams of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, age 17, was playing with semi-automatic guns with a friend when one of the guns went off. Kyleek was struck in the stomach and later died at the hospital. Police have announced that there is a suspect in custody, though the nature of the charge is unclear.
Kyleek is the second Philadelphian in two days to die as the unintended victim of gun violence.
Source:
“17-Year-Old Shot While Reportedly Playing With Guns In Olney Basement Dies, Suspect In Custody, Philadelphia Police Say,” 3 CBS Philly (October 21, 2021).