Ava Chadderdon was a three-year-old girl from Lemoore, California, who died on July 2, 2016, after an unsecured, loaded handgun in her home accidentally discharged while she was handling it. The Kings County Coroner’s Office identified Ava and ruled the cause of death an accidental gunshot wound. Authorities did not announce any arrests or suspects because the death was classified as accidental; subsequent attention centered on how the firearm was stored and the adults’ responsibilities in the household.

No criminal charges or litigation were reported in connection with her death. The case has been cited locally as a reminder about the dangers posed by unsecured guns in homes with children.

Does anyone have information about safety outreach or programs in the area that followed this tragedy?