An intoxicated 38-year-old man accidentally shot himself to death early Monday morning with his friend’s gun.
Sgt. Peter Gamino of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollenbeck Station told City News Service the man was at a friend’s house in the 3200 block of Folsom Street in Boyle Heights when the host felt compelled to show off his gun during a party. Guests passed around the weapon, and when it ended up in the hands of one man, the homeowner decided to try to take the gun away from him.
During the struggle, the drunk man shot himself in the eye. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators were examining the deceased man’s hands as well as the host’s to confirm the story. The L.A. Times says guests immediately called 9-1-1 and stayed for questioning. It is unclear if charges will be filed.
via Drunk Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In Head With Friend’s Gun: LAist.