Christopher Byerly, 23, died on December 15, 2014, from a gunshot wound to the chest at a friend’s home on East Main Street in Newark, Ohio. The death was initially thought to be self-inflicted, but investigators later determined that was not the case.

Logan P. Terry, 24, was charged with third-degree felony reckless homicide in connection with Byerly’s death. Terry told investigators he accidentally pulled the trigger while handling the gun and said he had been consuming alcohol, marijuana, and a codeine pill that night. Forensic evidence showed the gun had been fired from several feet away, and Terry’s DNA was not found on the weapon.

Terry pleaded guilty to one count of reckless homicide and was sentenced to two years in prison. Detective Melanie Angle led the investigation and gathered evidence over several months that resolved the case before her retirement.

If anyone knew Christopher or has information about the events that night, please share what you know.