KISSIMMEE, Fla.ki – A Florida man shot and killed his roommate while improperly handling a gun in their apartment, officials said.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said 23-year-old Anthonny Mendez shot Savannah Threatts, who was found dead at their Kissimmee, Florida home on Friday. MEPs said Mendez was “carelessly handling a firearm” when he finally shot his friend.
Mendez was arrested on charges of manslaughter, violation of probation and possession of a firearm by a convicted criminal.
The suspect is held in the Osceola prison without bond. The prison records did not list a lawyer for Mendez.