Jeremiah Outram, 16, of La Horquetta, and two other relatives a 15-year-old cousin and her brother—were apparently streaming live on social media while toying with a rifle. The gun went off, killing Outram.
The shooting occurred at his cousin’s home on De Gannes and Jawahir, Guaico Tamana Road, Sangre Grande, around 4:45pm on Friday, December 20, 2024, while two minors were visiting their relatives.
According to reports, the 15-year-old girl discovered a loaded pistol in a clothing basket at home and began playing with it alongside her brother.
A round was fired from the firearm, striking Josiah in the head.
The daughter then notified the police, and Josiah, who showed signs of life, was sent to the Sangre Grande district hospital, where he died at 6 p.m.
Police suspect the gun belonged to the deceased’s elderly relative.
The illegal firearm and one spent shell casing were recovered and seized at the scene by Crime Scene Investigators.
Investigations are continuing into the incident.
