Teen Accidentally Shot and Killed by Cousin

In Atlanta, Georgia, Jeremiah Finch, age 14, was pronounced dead at the hospital after being accidentally shot in the back by his cousin. Jaden Young, age 23, told officials that he was holding the gun carelessly when it fired. Young has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and cruelty to children.

Source:

Ontaria Woods, “Cousin Fatally Shot 14-year-old Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Police Say,” 11alive.com (January 15, 2026).