In Salem, Oregon, on November 10, 2016, a 29-year-old Caucasian female named Cassie Wilson died from a gunshot wound to her abdomen. At the time of the incident, she was inside her apartment with her partner of approximately eight years. Before she passed away, Cassie communicated to law enforcement that the shooting was an accident, stating that she had been handling the firearm when it discharged.
Following her death, Cassie's family raised concerns and expressed doubts about the
official explanation of an accidental shooting. Her sister, Batisse Wilson, revealed that Cassie had confided in family members about being a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her partner. The family also pointed out that her partner had prior convictions for domestic violence, which legally prohibited him from purchasing a firearm. According to Batisse, Cassie was not familiar with guns but had bought one at her boyfriend's urging.
Despite the family's suspicions and the history of domestic violence, Cassie Wilson's death was officially ruled as accidental. No arrests were made, and no charges were filed in connection with the shooting. The lack of further investigation left her family with unanswered questions and a belief that the circumstances surrounding her death were more complex than the official conclusion suggested.
