Bishop Phillip Milton Davis, 62, died on August 29, 2015, at his home in Weddington, North Carolina. He was the senior pastor at Nations Ford Community Church in Charlotte and founder of initiatives including the Male Leadership Academy of Charlotte and the Envision Life School of Leadership and Ministry. He also hosted a radio program called EnVision Life.

According to investigators, Bishop Davis was cleaning a pistol at his desk and the firearm accidentally discharged, striking him in the chest. His wife, Cynthia Davis, found him unconscious and called 911; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Union County Sheriff’s Office investigated and found no sign of foul play, ruling the death accidental. The church held a prayer vigil and the community gathered to mourn his loss.

If anyone knew Bishop Davis or has information about the circumstances that morning, please share what you can.