CORTEZ, Fla. – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a tragic shooting that led to the death of 76-year-old Andrew Douglas on Tuesday, July 29.
Deputies were called to a residence in the 12300 block of Baypointe Terrace shortly before noon in response to a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found 35-year-old Ian Douglas attempting to render aid to his father, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the neck, according to MCSO.
Emergency medical teams arrived and immediately began lifesaving efforts, but Andrew Douglas was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:20 p.m.
Ian Douglas reportedly told investigators he was showing his father a handgun when it discharged accidentally. Following an initial investigation, detectives determined there was sufficient cause to charge Ian Douglas with manslaughter by culpable negligence. He was arrested and booked into the Manatee County Jail.
Authorities say the investigation remains active as of Wednesday morning.
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