Man accidentally kills roommate, shoots her while negligently handling gun
The woman was dead by the time the authorities arrived.
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.
![PHOTO: 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.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/AnthonnyMendez_hpMain.jpg)
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.