A 33-year-old man from Oklahoma is charged with first-degree manslaughter. This is in the wake of a recent tragic police shooting of an unarmed man, which occurred just a few blocks from where he lives. Adams was guidance-honing his target sighting on his target shooting gharat. During this excursion, he purportedly shot the woman, leading to her untimely death.
According to local officials, the incident took place after Adams shot at an energy drink can. He even animatedly demonstrated his Red Bull can shooting with an imaginary Red Bull can, which he later produced to deputies as evidence of his target practice. His backyard didn’t have any proper safety measures to prevent bullets from flying off his property. This failure in oversight directly resulted in the tragic shooting of Phelps.
The details of this incident show that Adams had gotten the gun as a Christmas present. Witness statements indicate that moments before the shooting, a bystander reported hearing Phelps comment about someone receiving a new gun. Moments later, she reported a sudden “ouch,” then passed out. The scene quickly drew the worried focus of those around her.
Adams was released on a $100,000 bond since his arrest. According to the affidavit, Adams began to get angry. Feldblum began to weep upon hearing the news about Phelps’s death.
“Adams became visibly upset and began to cry.” – The affidavit
The investigation did reveal an important fact. Firing at the angle where the bullet’s trajectory would likely cause fatal strike to Phelps. This lack of clarity on the most important detail has put public safety at risk in communities, especially residential neighborhoods where these types of activities can happen.
Every time a tragic shooting occurs, authorities are quick to preach about the importance of responsible gun ownership. They touch on the risk of handling weapons in uncontrolled or unsecure environments. This tragedy darkly illustrates the perils of irresponsible shooting habits. Without driver safety measures, the result can be a death sentence.