Somchai Nicholas Chanthara, 22, died on October 14, 2014, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. He and his cousin Mathew Soumpholphakdy were staying with their families at a house after helping repair storm damage. Police say the two were wrestling on a bed when Soumpholphakdy pulled a Glock from under his pillow, allegedly to scare Chanthara. During a struggle the gun discharged and Chanthara was struck in the head; he died at the scene despite medical attention.

Soumpholphakdy was arrested and charged; he told investigators he did not know there was a round in the chamber and said the shooting was accidental. The Berks County District Attorney’s office determined the circumstances met the requirements for involuntary manslaughter. In March 2015 Soumpholphakdy pled guilty to the accidental shooting and killing of his cousin and was sentenced.

Does anyone have information about the days before October 14, 2014, or memories of the families while they were in Wyomissing?