Major Smith, age 6

Lost on January 5, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida.

Major died on January 7th, 2025.

Photo sources:

• LkldNow: Lakeland Boy, 6, Dies After Unintentional Shooting
• Contributed photo
• gofundme.com: Donate to Secure your weapons Help Family After Tragic Accident, organized by C Rodriguez

News sources:

• MSN
• wtsp.com: 6-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself in the head, police say
• Jan 8: The Ledger: Lakeland 6-year-old boy dies of self-inflicted gunshot. LPD says investigation is ongoing
• LkldNow: Lakeland Boy, 6, Dies After Unintentional Shooting
• FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head dies two days later: Police
• https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/6-year-old-rushed-to-lakeland-hospital-after-self-inflicted-gunshot-to-head-police/
• Gun Violence Archive

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Lakeland, FL - May 20, 2025
• Lakeland, FL - May 12, 2025
• Lakeland, FL - May 1, 2025
• Lakeland, FL - February 4, 2025
• Lakeland, FL - September 10, 2024