Accidental shooting death results in Involuntary Manslaughter charge

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21 year old James Marcus Turner charged with involuntary manslaughter Photo credit SCSO

An Upstate man has been arrested after investigators say, he accidentally shot and killed his friend. The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting at a home in Greer, Friday night.

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Upon arrival, deputies found the victim suffering from a gunshot and the victim was pronounced dead the scene. 21 year old James Marcus Turner of Inman has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in connection to the incident.

The Sheriff's Office says, Turner accidentally shot his friend while the two were having a quick draw competition and there was not supposed to be a round in the chamber of the gun. The identity of the victim has not been released, Turner is reportedly cooperating with the incident, as he turned himself in on Tuesday.

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