In the summer of 2023, a family tragedy unfolded in a north valley apartment complex in Phoenix, Arizona. On the morning of July 7th, police responded to a call regarding a shooting and discovered 16-year-old Antawn Haynes with a gunshot wound. The male teenager was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.
Investigators believe the shooting was a tragic accident. According to police, Antawn's adult brother was holding a handgun when Antawn grabbed him.
This action caused the weapon to discharge, striking the teenager. Following an interview with detectives, the brother was released from the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting remained active. In the wake of his death, Antawn's family set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral and burial expenses, remembering him as their beloved younger brother.
