Ashton J. Nicholson was an 11-year-old boy from Kent, Ohio, who died on March 12, 2014. Born May 30, 2002, he was described as fun-loving and outgoing, with interests in sports, video games, and spending time with family and friends.

His death was ruled an accidental shooting that occurred while he and his 15-year-old cousin were playing with a gun at the cousin’s home. The cousin’s parents were away at the time. Authorities investigated whether the parents had violated any laws by not securing the firearm; no charges were filed against the 15-year-old.

A funeral took place March 15, 2014, at Riverwood Community Chapel in Kent. Ashton's family later created The AJ Way, a foundation aimed at promoting kindness and compassion in his memory.

If anyone knew Ashton or has information about the circumstances that led to the shooting, please share what you remember.