On May 10, 2015, 15-year-old Jesse Hayes tragically died after being accidentally shot in the face by his 28-year-old cousin near Leavittsburg in Trumbull County, Ohio. The incident occurred on the night of May 9, 2015, when Jesse's cousin, who had been drinking and talking about hunting, showed Jesse a new shotgun and unintentionally pulled the trigger. The cousin claimed he didn't know the gun was loaded.
Authorities from Warren Township Police Department investigated the shooting. They conducted interviews with all five people present in the house and collected evidence. The cousin underwent alcohol and drug screenings, and the results were sent to the prosecutor's office to determine if any charges would be filed. However, no charges were ultimately filed.
The tragic death of Jesse Hayes was ruled an accident, and the case did not lead to any arrests or litigations. The incident was a heartbreaking accident that deeply affected Jesse's family and the community.
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