Fifteen-year-old Andrew Bryan Pierce of Bonifay, Florida, died on June 27, 2021, after being shot in the head during a domestic altercation at the family home on Lawrence Road. The fight involved Andrew and his 14-year-old brother, Mathew Pierce, and reportedly began while the brothers and a friend were watching a movie. Mathew retrieved a firearm and shot Andrew. Andrew was taken to a local hospital in Bonifay, where he later died.

Mathew Pierce was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident; reports say the exact cause of the argument that escalated into physical violence remains unclear. The family and the Bonifay community have been profoundly affected by the death and the ensuing legal process.

If anyone was in the area that evening or knew the brothers, can you share information about what led up to the argument?