Shaun Thomas Prislusky, 35, of Albemarle, North Carolina, died after an accidental gunshot on April 12, 2022. Officers from the Albemarle Police Department were called about a gunshot wound at 506 S. First St. around 2 p.m.; Prislusky was found suffering from a gunshot wound and flown by Atrium Medevac to Atrium Stanly, where he died shortly after landing.

Investigators determined the firearm discharged unintentionally while being handled by a second party known to Prislusky. The shooting occurred in a wooded area behind the Stanly Community Christian Ministry building, not inside the ministry. The Albemarle Police Department, Stanly County Sheriff’s Office and Stanly County EMS have investigated and continue to gather information; all parties involved have been identified and no arrests or charges have been reported.

Anyone who knew Shaun or who has information about the circumstances that day is asked to come forward.