Geneva Authena Lanae August was a 3-year-old girl from Longview, Texas, who died on June 14, 2018 after suffering a gunshot wound. She was found next to a 9mm handgun after Longview police responded to reports of shots fired around 6:50 p.m. on Owings Avenue. Geneva enjoyed Peppa Pig, playing with toys, learning, and spending time with her family, and was the daughter of Manuel August Jr. and Vivian Tiburcio.

An investigation determined the firearm had been accessible in the home. Daylain Anisse Jones, 24, of Longview, was arrested and later sentenced to 330 days in jail for making the firearm accessible to Geneva. Geneva’s father, Manuel August Jr., was also arrested on a warrant for the same misdemeanor offense and was awaiting prosecution.

The case underscores the deadly consequences when a loaded firearm is reachable by a child. If anyone knew Geneva, the household circumstances that day, or has information about how the handgun came to be accessible, please share what you know.