On a summer day in August of 2021, the life of a young boy from Clovis, New Mexico, was tragically cut short. Four-year-old Barrett Story, a White male, died on August 25, 2021, from a gunshot wound he sustained the previous day.
The incident that led to the child's death occurred within the family's home. Barrett was a happy little boy known for his love of dinosaurs, farm animals, and Hot Wheels cars. He was the son of Justin Story and Shana M.
Wilde.
Following the shooting, the young boy was hospitalized, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A. 45 caliber semi-automatic pistol was reported to have been the weapon involved in the fatal incident.
Despite the tragic nature of the event, details regarding the circumstances of the shooting remain scarce in publicly available online sources. Information concerning any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with Barrett Story's death has not been released. The investigation into the exact events that transpired in the home leading to the fatal gunshot wound has been ongoing, but as of late 2025, there were no public reports detailing suspects or arrests in the case, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tragedy.
