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Memorial service planned for Gooding teen killed in negligent gunshot case

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UPDATE: The Gooding community is mourning the loss of Ryver Milloy, who has been identified as the 14-year-old girl who died as the result of a negligent gunshot on Sunday, July 28.

A memorial service for Ryver has been scheduled for 10 am on August 10 at Gooding High School. Ryver's family is asking for prayers and privacy at this time.

If you'd like, you can make a contribution in Ryver's honor to a memorial fund supporting the school music program she was so passionate about. Cards and donations can be sent to the 5th Avenue Church in Gooding or Demaray's Funeral Services Gooding Chapel.

An account has also been set up in Ryver's name at Umpqua Bank, and all donations to this account will go to the same school music program.

Counseling services are available to students at Gooding High School.

An investigation into the incident that claimed Ryver's life is on going at this time.


Trevo Misseldine, Prosecutor for Gooding County, has released information following a fatal shooting on Sunday, July 28.

According to the release, a young woman was with two other teen boys cleaning up after completing chores in Gooding County in a barn when once of the boys picked up a shotgun that discharged.

Life-saving measures were attempted and the victim was transported to a hospital nearby where she was pronounced dead shortly after.

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30.

No arrests have been made at this time, but an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gooding County Sheriff's Office at 208-934-4421.