Leonardo Martinez

Age 3

Temple, Texas

His father couldn’t live without him

Three-year-old Leonardo Martinez died before sunrise on Jan. 19, 2019, in an accidental shooting in Temple, Texas. After mishandling a gun and accidentally shooting Leonardo, his father turned the firearm on himself.

By Sophia Levin · Age 15

Meet the Reporters

Leonardo Martinez

Age 3

Temple, Texas

His father couldn’t live without him

More than 80 infants and toddlers

Damion Little Jr.

By his mother’s side until death

Kayleen Lor

She just wanted to help people

Kyrie L. Johnson

He was only 17 months old

Livia Robinson

Sweet Livia’s smile ended while sleeping

Izabella Marie Helem

Brother shoots his sister by accident

Owen Propes

Rosy cheeks, blue eyes. Only 3.

Ke'Anthony Terez Jelks Jr.

He was well beyond his years

Jason Garcia Perez

Three months from his first birthday

Unknown

Ears ringing. Loud noise. Third accident.

Julien Gonzalez

The youngest infant at his daycare

Nyla Jones

Shot by accident, while with family

Malachi La'Velle Michael Barnes

His mom had birthday invitations ready

Montreal Dunn

Picket fence couldn’t keep him safe

David Jermaine Hall

Empty seat in his mother’s car

Messiah Murphy

A wrong turn, a grandson gone

Mikayla Alina Walker

Champion won’t lift yellow sword again

Unknown

The pistol was on the counter

Moises Ramon Montano

He was resting in Mom’s arms

Paxton Reece Edwards

It seemed like a happy home

Aiden Martin

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

Artists

Community volunteers

Athletes

Dancers

Friends

Infants and toddlers

Musicians

Siblings

Young parents

Gamers

Diligent students

Stories left to tell

College-bound seniors

Adventurers

Jokesters

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