A Florida man mistakenly shot his roommate in the face in front of his two young children after mistaking his remarks as part of a bizarre “vigilance drill,” police said.
Brad Markey Perez, 25, was arrested Tuesday on charges of fatally shooting his friend at his Orange City home on March 20, police said. Retrieved by ClickOrlando.
The affidavit states that Marky Perez was in the living room when the unidentified victim came out of the kitchen and told him, “Brother, I could assassinate you right now.”
Marky Perez thought his roommate was taking part in a regular armed drill to “stay alert” and had something in his hand, so he pointed the gun at him and accidentally pulled the trigger, police said. gave a statement.
Police said the safety device disengaged and the bullet struck the victim in the jaw.
He was taken to the hospital, but his injuries were not life-threatening.
The two roommates told police they often “practice” trying to surprise each other at home.
Police say the guns are usually unloaded or use inert ammunition.
The victim does not want to press charges against Marky Perez, but the shooting happened in front of her two young children.
The children’s mother told police that she repeatedly told them to stop training.
Marky Perez was charged with two counts of child abuse and manslaughter, Volusia County. prison records show.
He is not facing any shooting or gun charges.
