Matthew Seymour, uncle of 11-year-old Amya Frazier, faces felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering children after her death from a gunshot wound in Columbus, Ohio. His 14-year-old son, Amya’s cousin, allegedly shot her accidentally on December 5, 2025, while she was at their home on South Wheatland Avenue; she died three days later. Seymour admitted to removing the gun from its lockbox early that morning due to dogs barking and leaving it unattended on a mini fridge, where his son accessed it.​
Incident Timeline
Police responded at 6:26 p.m. on December 5 to find Amya with a life-threatening head wound; an adult was showering, leaving the children unsupervised. The son faces juvenile reckless homicide charges and is detained. Seymour spoke to media beforehand, calling it an accident and accepting consequences while hoping for leniency for his son.​
Legal Status
Seymour, 33, was indicted December 19, arrested, and held without bond at James A. Karnes Correction Center, with arraignment set for December 26. The case stems from the gun being left accessible, turning a family tragedy into criminal accountability.
