Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Ohio Ongoing Investigation

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026

Teen Killed in Accidental Shooting In Dayton, Ohio, responding officers found Jason Mackey, age 16, dead at the scene from what they believe to be an accidental, self-inflicted shooting. Few details were reported, but police are continuing to investigate. Source: Kaylee Maneen, “16-year-old Male Pronounced Dead on Ravenwood Avenue in Dayton,” dayton247now.com (July 6, 2026).

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