Coleman, Kyle Jack
Deceased
Kyle Jack Coleman
Demographics
17y, male
Date of death
2014-02-21
Finding date
2016-05-06
Cause of death
Gunshot wound from discharge of Mossberg bolt action shotgun
AI-generated summary
Kyle Jack Coleman, 17, died from a gunshot wound at Undilla Cattle Station on 21-22 February 2014, shot by his close friend James Coleman with a Mossberg shotgun. Both were intoxicated during a camping trip. Although determined to be accidental, the death occurred in a context of unsafe firearm handling while intoxicated. James later concealed the truth, providing deliberately false statements to police about Kyle's whereabouts and the weapons taken. James subsequently died by suicide when the investigation indicated his deception would be exposed. Clinical lessons include recognition that responsible firearm use is incompatible with alcohol consumption, and awareness that guilt and anticipated consequences can drive individuals to self-harm. No specific medical interventions would have prevented this death, but community education about firearm safety and alcohol remains important.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- Consumption of alcohol while handling firearms
- Presence of firearms at camping location
- Lack of firearm safety protocols while intoxicated
- Isolated remote location
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