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Karter Ray McCutchen

Age 3

Logansport, Indiana

His babysitter heard a loud gunshot

He was a toddler, and he loved to play. His babysitter took good care of him.

His father was helping a homeowner with flooring, and left him to get some supplies. That was the last time he saw his little boy alive. “It’s a shame. I can’t imagine what they’re going through,” neighbor Jef Fissel told WTHR.

On Oct. 25, 2018 at around 11:30 a.m., Karter Ray McCutchen, 3, accidentally shot himself at a home in Logansport, Indiana, while playing with a gun. He was airlifted to Riley Hospital for Children, where he passed away.

By Sokhna Fall · Age 17
Meet the Reporters

More than 80 infants and toddlers

Julien Gonzalez

The youngest infant at his daycare

Unknown

Ears ringing. Loud noise. Third accident.

Jason Garcia Perez

Three months from his first birthday

David Jermaine Hall

Empty seat in his mother’s car

Nyla Jones

Shot by accident, while with family

Kyrie L. Johnson

He was only 17 months old

Aiden Martin

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

Kayleen Lor

She just wanted to help people

Messiah Murphy

A wrong turn, a grandson gone

Mikayla Alina Walker

Champion won’t lift yellow sword again

Malachi La'Velle Michael Barnes

His mom had birthday invitations ready

Montreal Dunn

Picket fence couldn’t keep him safe

Unknown

The pistol was on the counter

Damion Little Jr.

By his mother’s side until death

Livia Robinson

Sweet Livia’s smile ended while sleeping

Owen Propes

Rosy cheeks, blue eyes. Only 3.

Paxton Reece Edwards

It seemed like a happy home

Izabella Marie Helem

Brother shoots his sister by accident

Ke'Anthony Terez Jelks Jr.

He was well beyond his years

Moises Ramon Montano

He was resting in Mom’s arms