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Stepfather of Maine Boy Who Died of Gunshot to Head Charged with Manslaughter

On June 18, 2025, Robert McCoy, 35, was arrested in Lewiston, Maine, for manslaughter and child endangerment related to his stepson Jasper Smith's May 17 shooting death.
The shooting took place at their apartment in Lewiston, leading to an investigation by state child welfare authorities and the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit.
First responders discovered 4-year-old Jasper with a gunshot injury to his head and rushed him to a hospital in Maine, where he passed away about two hours later.
Authorities reported finding a 9mm handgun registered to McCoy inside the apartment, leading to his arrest around 10:25 a.m. Additionally, Jasper's mother, 27-year-old Mikayla Smith, was taken into custody on separate outstanding warrants.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities expressing gratitude for law enforcement cooperation, and the child welfare agency removing two other children from the home for their safety.

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