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Man accidentally kills roommate, shoots her while negligently handling gun

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News headlines today: Dec. 23, 2020
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
ByJon Haworth
February 23, 2020, 9:59 AM

A man accidentally shot and killed his roommate when he was negligently handling a gun and shot her.

The incident occurred on Feb. 21 when authorities responded to a call in Kissimmee, Florida, in reference to a shooting.

When police arrived, however, they discovered that Savannah Leight Threatts had suffered from a gunshot wound and was already deceased. Authorities did not disclose where Threatts had been shot.

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Anthonny Mendez, 23, of Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested after allegedly accidentally shooting and killing his roommate on Feb. 21 after negligently handling a gun before it discharged.
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

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Anthonny Mendez, 23, was subsequently questioned by the authorities and it was discovered that Mendez had been handling the gun in an irresponsible manner when the incident happened.

“Anthonny Mendez, a roommate and friend of Savannah, had been negligently handling a firearm and ultimately shot her,” said the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in a statement on social media.

Mendez was arrested for manslaughter, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and violation of probation.

He is now being held at the Osceola County Jail with zero bond.

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