Oak Hill, WV Shooting: 15-Year-Old Kai Hurley Reportedly Mourned After Fatal Juvenile Shooting

The Oak Hill, West Virginia, community is mourning after a juvenile died from injuries sustained in a shooting at a residence on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The tragedy has deeply affected the local school community, with Fayette County Schools confirming the loss of one of its students and making counseling services available.

According to the Oak Hill Police Department, officers were dispatched shortly after 2:40 p.m. to a residence in the 400 block of Third Street following a report of a gunshot wound. They found a male juvenile with serious injuries.

Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to Plateau Medical Center before he was flown to Charleston Area Medical Center for further treatment. He later died from his injuries.

Family Tribute Names Kai Hurley

The supplied account identifies the teenager as 15-year-old Kai Hurley and includes an emotional message attributed to his mother. In the tribute, she expressed the devastation of losing her son and reflected on the pain of facing funeral arrangements for a child.

Her words convey the profound grief experienced by a parent following such a sudden and heartbreaking loss. The Oak Hill High School website has previously identified a freshman athlete named Kai Hurley, although that school recognition does not independently establish that he was the victim of the November 3 shooting.

18-Year-Old Charged as Investigation Continues

Authorities confirmed that 18-year-old Gabriel Osorio was charged with felony child neglect resulting in death. According to the criminal complaint, investigators recovered an AR-style rifle inside the residence and examined accounts of how the firearm was handled before it discharged.

The complaint describes statements Osorio gave investigators about the events leading up to the shooting. These are allegations and investigative accounts, not findings of guilt. Osorio is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The investigation remains ongoing.

School Community Offers Support

Fayette County Schools Superintendent David A. Warvel expressed condolences and said the district was arranging counseling and other support for students and staff affected by the loss. The school system also asked the community to respect the family’s privacy while the investigation continues.

The tragedy has left loved ones and the wider Oak Hill community facing a painful loss. Sincere condolences go to the family, friends and everyone affected.

Disclaimer

Police and local news reports confirm the fatal shooting and the charge against Gabriel Osorio, but the reports reviewed do not officially identify the victim as Kai Hurley or confirm his age as 15. The name and age in this article are based on the supplied family-tribute account and should be treated as reported rather than officially confirmed. The criminal charge is an allegation, and the investigation remains ongoing.