Zachery Shane Morris, 25, died after an apparent accidental shooting at a residence in the Bakers Acres Mobile Home Park in Macon, Georgia. The shooting happened while Morris was living with his roommate and friend, 19-year-old De'Vante Ross. Ross placed a distress call saying he had unintentionally shot his roommate after the firearm discharged while they were reportedly playing with it. Emergency responders attempted aid but Morris was pronounced dead at the scene.

De'Vante Ross was taken into custody and later arrested; he faces charges of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Conduct. Witnesses described Morris and Ross as close friends who had a habit of playing with guns. The sheriff’s office issued a public reminder about treating firearms as if they are loaded and never pointing them at someone unless there is intent to kill.

If anyone knew Zachery or has information about what happened that day, please come forward.