Two 14-year-old Boys Killed in Separate Gun Accidents

In an apartment in Rock Hill, South Carolina, 14-year-old Braylen Jackson was accidentally shot and killed by a 15-year-old with a stolen gun. “The 15-year-old was manipulating and mishandling a firearm when the fatal shot was fired,” said a statement from police. The suspect stole the gun from a vehicle and faces multiple charges including, involuntary manslaughter, possession of a stolen gun, and possession of a handgun by someone under 18.

And in Toledo, Ohio, 14-year-old Davion Boone was accidentally shot and killed by a 14-year-old friend. The boys had been playing video games, but then began playing around with a gun that discharged striking Davion. He died later at the hospital. The other boy was arrested and charged with reckless homicide.

Sources:

Andrew Dys, “Boy, 14, Killed in Rock Hill Identified; 15-year-old With Stolen Gun Charged,” heraldonline.com (September 26, 2025).

“14-year-old Shot and Killed Friend on Accident While Playing With Gun, Mayor Says,” 13abc.com (September 26, 2025).