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Chance Roberts

Age 2

Harrison County, Mississippi

Green eyes close one last time

His large, sea-green eyes stood out against his pale, cherubic face and platinum blonde hair.

His grandmother lived nearby, in Saucier, Mississippi, just down the road from where he and his family shared a mobile home with another couple and their infant daughter.

On Feb. 9, 2019, Chance Roberts’s father got into a fight with his roommate, who then threatened to kill them both. In an effort to protect his family, his father allegedly drew his gun and accidentally shot and killed his two-year-old son.

By Sophia McDermott-Hughes · Age 18
Meet the Reporters

More than 80 infants and toddlers

Kyrie L. Johnson

He was only 17 months old

Damion Little Jr.

By his mother’s side until death

Paxton Reece Edwards

It seemed like a happy home

Owen Propes

Rosy cheeks, blue eyes. Only 3.

Jason Garcia Perez

Three months from his first birthday

Ke'Anthony Terez Jelks Jr.

He was well beyond his years

Malachi La'Velle Michael Barnes

His mom had birthday invitations ready

Julien Gonzalez

The youngest infant at his daycare

Kayleen Lor

She just wanted to help people

Moises Ramon Montano

He was resting in Mom’s arms

Aiden Martin

Cinnamon twists. Play-Doh. Accident. Bloody refrigerator.

Unknown

Ears ringing. Loud noise. Third accident.

Nyla Jones

Shot by accident, while with family

Izabella Marie Helem

Brother shoots his sister by accident

Unknown

The pistol was on the counter

David Jermaine Hall

Empty seat in his mother’s car

Montreal Dunn

Picket fence couldn’t keep him safe

Livia Robinson

Sweet Livia’s smile ended while sleeping

Mikayla Alina Walker

Champion won’t lift yellow sword again

Messiah Murphy

A wrong turn, a grandson gone