Jacob Smith was 15 when he died in Carthage, Mississippi, on June 30, 2018. Described as a popular honor-roll student and a dedicated football player, he’d been featured in a school promotional video and was remembered for a playful spirit and a memorable smile.

On the day he died Jacob was at a relative’s house with a friend. The two boys were handling a 12-gauge shotgun when it accidentally discharged, fatally wounding Jacob. Authorities investigated and concluded the shooting was a tragic accident; no arrests were made and no suspects were named.

The community was left grieving a young life with evident promise. If anyone has information about the circumstances that day or knew Jacob and his family, please share what you can.