Drinking, Shooting Game Ends with Man Dead, Police in Texas Say
Sean Odonnell faces murder charges after a shooting game with Aaron Prout wearing Kevlar helmets, resulting in Prout's death despite protective gear, Harris County officials said.
- On August 17, deputies found Aaron Prout shot in the head inside Sean O'Donnell's Houston home where they allegedly shot at each other while wearing Kevlar helmets.
- The shooting initially appeared to be a suicide, but Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said further investigation showed inconsistencies and "things weren't adding up."
- Authorities stated O'Donnell and Prout took turns firing a rifle at each other under the influence of alcohol, posing community safety concerns according to a Harris County judge.
- Sean O'Donnell, age 46, was arrested last week, charged with murder, held on a $300,000 bond, and represented by a public defender while remaining in custody.
- The case highlights risks of gun misuse, echoing a 2023 report that showed over 12,300 accidental gun deaths nationwide from 2001 to 2021.
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Texas man charged with murder after he and his friend allegedly took turns shooting each other
A Texas man is facing a murder charge over his friend's death after authorities allege the two men took turns shooting at each other on Aug. 17.
·Fort Worth, United States
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