A Washington City man faces manslaughter charges after his friend died from what authorities describe as an accidental gunshot in St. George on Friday, prompting his arrest and custody. (148 characters)
A resident of Washington City has been taken into custody and charged with manslaughter. This follows an alleged accidental shooting that occurred in St. George on Friday. The victim, identified as a friend of the suspect, succumbed to injuries from the gunshot.
Authorities booked the man into jail on suspicion of manslaughter that same Friday. Investigations point to the firearm discharging unintentionally during the incident. No further details on the weapon's recovery were immediately available from initial reports.