Celebratory gunfire involves the firing of a gun at random into the air which could result in injury or even death when the bullet comes spiraling down. Seven-year-old Brendon Mackey was killed in Brandermill on July 4, 2013 after a stray bullet from a celebratory gun shot hit him. No one has ever been arrested. Because of this case, it is now a felony to engage in celebratory gunfire in Virginia when it causes injury. It is a misdemeanor if you engage in celebratory gunfire and it doesn't result in injury or death.