Fla. Deputy Shoots Self Showing Off Gun

[Liz]

Published Saturday, September 30, 2006

The Associated Press
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.
A sheriff's deputy showing a handgun to friends at his birthday party accidentally shot himself in the face, killing himself, authorities said Saturday.

Matt Barnes, 26, told guests at the Friday night celebration his .45-caliber revolver was not loaded, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

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http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060930/APA/609302695/


How awful! And his poor fiance witnessed him shooting himself in the face!

I wonder if the birthday party was on his actual birthday. Such an avoidable death. Especially being a sheriff, he should have known to check that weapon to ensure it wasn't loaded.

 

[strach304]

Oh how really awful! I can't even think of words for such a tragedy.

 

[GlitchWizard]

Oh how really awful! I can't even think of words for such a tragedy.

I can think of words... people are accidently killed by guns that "aren't loaded" all the time. Who trained him in firearms, Larry, Mo and Curley?

 

[SadieMae]

I can think of words... people are accidently killed by guns that "aren't loaded" all the time. Who trained him in firearms, Larry, Mo and Curley?

It was a tragedy, but I agree with you. HE of all people should have known guns are nothing to play around with, especially while drinking.

 

[dark_shadows]

Thanks for the article Liz.

Respectfully,
dark_shadows

 

[Paladin]

Always always always unload the bullet in the chamber even if there isn't a clip in the gun.

EDIT: Just saw that this gun was a revolver...better double check anyways.