Family Identifies 16-Year Old Cottage Hill Shooting Victim

April 20, 2024

Family members have identified the 16-year shot and killed April 12 in Cottage Hill, and they are working to raise funds for his funeral expenses.

Bryson Allen was a “loving child that loves basketball, fishing, hanging with friends and family,” Travis Packard wrote on a GoFundMe fundraiser page.

“He would help with anything. He was also eager to work for what he wanted; we loved him dearly.”

The shooting happened during a teen party at a home on Wishbone Road.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office siad 19-year-old Ethan Alexander O’Brien was showing off a gun when it fired an struck Allen in the chest. O’Brien was charged with felony negligent manslaughter.

Comments

3 Responses to “Family Identifies 16-Year Old Cottage Hill Shooting Victim”

  1. JTV on April 20th, 2024 3:22 pm

    I was able to stop by the benefit car wash and was pleased to see how many of his friends and family were there to help wash cars. Bryson’s community loved him. R.I.P young man.

  2. Susie on April 20th, 2024 10:10 am

    Handsome little boy. God rest his soul and bless his family through this most terrible tragedy.

  3. Just G-Ma on April 20th, 2024 9:59 am

    Now he is in the arms of our Father as well as his Mother. Prayers for the families that are all involved. R.I.P. Bryson…





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