Richard Splichal, 34, of Augusta, Georgia, died on March 16, 2019, after a live round struck his upper right chest during a firearms experiment in a shed on Metcalf Street. Described as a devoted husband and father of two who enjoyed hiking and animals, Splichal was with his friend and fellow reservist, 29-year-old Spencer Warren, testing the so-called 21-foot rule — a drill intended to gauge the time needed to respond to an armed attacker.

Warren, who believed he had unloaded his .38 revolver, pulled the trigger twice as Splichal moved to simulate an attack; the second pull discharged a live round. Warren attempted to stop the bleeding and Splichal was taken to Augusta University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. A memorial mass was held at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.

A Richmond County grand jury indicted Warren on involuntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, alleging reckless behavior. Did anyone in the Augusta area witness these men on Metcalf Street that morning or know more about their firearms training together?