Ronald E. Metzger Jr., 33, died after a firearms accident at his Darlington, Maryland home on the afternoon of Saturday, April 11, 2015. According to authorities, Metzger was showing a shotgun to a friend when the gun accidentally discharged, producing a wound that proved fatal. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office found him injured and he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators described the shooting as accidental and continued to look into the circumstances; there were no immediate announcements of criminal charges.

Known as Ronnie to family and friends, he was a former U.S. Marine, a devoted single father to his 8-year-old daughter Natalie Renee Metzger, and enjoyed boating and fishing. He is survived by his parents, two sisters and other relatives. Does anyone have information about the incident or knew Ronnie and can share details that might help clarify what happened?