ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS
UPDATED July 26, 2023 with new information from Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin concerning the investigation.
Kaidyn Mullins, 2, of Wetumpka, tragically lost his life July 22nd due to an accidental gunshot and his family has asked all area f ire departments, police, EMS vehicles and personnel if you could please honor him with a last ride. He loved everything about police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, motorcycles.
Info for the ride:
At Bonners Point in Holtville the ride will pull out at noon Saturday. The ride will take Hwy. 111 to Ceasarville Road. At the end take a left onto Hwy 143. Take a right onto Hwy 14 and it will end at Prattville Memorial Gardens on Hwy 14. Those who wish to stay are more than welcome. But all vehicles and help will be greatly appreciated. The family asks, “Let’s show this little boy he will never be forgotten and think of his smiling face looking down on us.”
Elmore county sheriff’s deputies will be handling traffic up to the county line at Hwy 14 and I65. It is expected that as the procession moves through other areas, other agencies will assist with traffic as well.
Kaidyn passed away in the early morning hours of July 22 due to a tragic accident involving a handgun in the home. The case was investigated by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Bill Franklin confirmed this appears to be a horrific accident, and there is no foul play involved.
Franklin said that in the early morning hours Saturday, an adult in the home thought they heard some type of disturbance and retrieved a personal firearm. When the adult found nothing out of the ordinary, the gun was inadvertently left on a nightstand. A short time later, the adult woke to the sound of a single gunshot, and found the child with fatal injuries. Franklin said it appears the toddler woke during the night and found the gun, and was able to pull the trigger, striking him in the upper torso.
Haynes Ambulance was called as well as medics, but the child could not be saved.
“This is just a horrific thing, and I know the family is going through a horrible time,” Sheriff Franklin said.
He urges families, particularly those with small children, to have a safety plan in place at all times if firearms are in the home. “Again, this was just a horrible accident and our prayers are with the family,” Sheriff Franklin said. “This isn’t the first time something like this has happened, and sadly it could happen again. We just hope it doesn’t.”
Obituary from Prattville Memorial Funeral Home:
MULLINS, Kaidyn James, 2, resident of Wetumpka, AL, passed away tragically early morning on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Kaidyn loves motorcycles, trucks, boats, water, and animals. His favorite movies consist of Shrek, Avatar, Cars, Home, Minions, Stitch, Smurfs, Planes, and Mickey Mouse. His favorite food is spaghetti and he’d do anything for a cookie.
On Saturday at 12 pm family and friends are going to gather at Bonner’s Point, 157 Bonners Point Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092 to do a final ride for Kaidyn to Prattville Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Prattville Memorial Chapel at 4:00 pm.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Kaidyn was preceded in death by his unborn siblings; aunt Cayla Graham; great-grandfather Mack Traywick; and grandfather “Scott” Betances. He is survived by his loving parents Noah and Kaelin Bair Mullins; maternal grandparents William and Nikki Bair; paternal grandparents Keith and Dana Mullins; many aunts and uncles; pets Rosemary, Colonel, Remi, Pepper, Binx, Charlie, Percy, and Zazu; as well as many extended family and friends.
The family requests everyone to wear Baby Blue or Blue to the service in honor of Kaidyn. Also bring a crystal, rock or stone to leave on his casket. If you would like to make donations to the service please contact Prattville Memorial.
