Austin Michael Robinson, a 14-year-old boy from Waggoner, Illinois, tragically passed away on September 12, 2022, following an accidental shooting incident. On September 10, 2022, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Litchfield Police Department responded to a call at a private property in rural Litchfield. Upon arrival, they found Austin with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He was initially taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The investigation into Austin's death concluded that it was the result of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities determined that there was no foul play involved, and his death was ruled accidental. Austin, a young Caucasian male, was found on the property with the firearm that caused his fatal injury.
There have been no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Austin Michael Robinson's death. The investigation confirmed that the incident was purely accidental, and no criminal charges were filed. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and other local authorities have closed the case, having found no evidence of any criminal activity or negligence that would warrant further legal action.
