Wichita Police arrested 21-year-old Jordan Williams of Wichita on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
At approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a shooting call at the apartment complex in the 500 block of North Nims. Upon arrival, officers located 19-year-old Jyrez Ricks of Wichita in the parking lot who had been shot. Ricks was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The investigation revealed Williams was handling a handgun inside the apartment occupied by Ricks and three other adult male friends. As he was handling the gun, it accidentally discharged, striking Ricks. Williams was contacted on the scene and arrested without incident.
This case is a reminder of the importance of practicing gun safety. These incidents are preventable.
If you own a gun:
Always store guns unloaded and security locked; Use a gun case, gun safe, or lockbox for safer storage; Store ammunition in a separate location; and Talk to your children about gun safety.
If you find a gun, leave it alone and tell an adult;
Always assume a gun is loaded; Never point a gun at anyone; and Ask parents about proper gun safety. Practice gun safety to protect yourself and your family.