Overview

• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Carson Ryan, 17, was shot by a member of his hunting party near Brighton on Sept. 27 after being mistaken for a squirrel.
• Ryan was struck in the back of the head, transported to UI Health Care Medical Center, and later died, according to the agency.
• Authorities have not publicly identified the person who fired, and the investigation remains open.
• Washington High School held a vigil and neighboring districts encouraged students to wear the school’s colors to honor the varsity football player.
• A GoFundMe for Ryan’s family has raised more than $51,000 as of Sept. 30, according to the fundraiser page.