Bradly Smith, 23, of Clovis, California, was killed on December 13, 2020, in Tollhouse during a gathering at a home on Burrough Valley Road. What began as a prank involving a shotgun loaded with rubber bullets escalated when Bradly let a friend, Tim, shoot him back while wearing a military-style helmet and protective vest.

When Elvis Hernandez took his turn, he reportedly used a shotgun loaded with a lethal #00 buckshot round instead of a rubber projectile. Bradly was fatally wounded. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office investigated; Hernandez and Tim were detained and questioned. Investigators concluded the shooting was unintentional and linked to alcohol and mishandling of firearms. Hernandez was arrested on a charge of involuntary manslaughter and booked into Fresno County Jail on $10,000 bail, which he posted.

The circumstances underline the dangers of mixing alcohol and guns. If anyone knew Bradly or was at the gathering and can add details about what happened that night, please share information with the thread.