Homicide; 5400-block E 26th Avenue

Update 11/6/19 @ 12:40 PM:
It has been determined that the group of individuals involved were roommates. Initial indications are that 22-year-old Samuel J. Fair was handling the weapon when it discharged, striking the victim. Prior to the victim being declared deceased, Fair was charged with Assault I and Reckless Endangerment. Now that this incident is being investigated as a homicide, the District Attorney’s Office may add or amend charges as necessary.

The victim will not be identified by APD due to this being a DV Crime.

Update 11/6/19 @ 8:21 AM:
The victim has died as a result of his injuries.

His identity will be released once next of kin procedures have been completed.

This is now a homicide investigation.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances.

Original 11/5/19 9:15 p.m.
On 11/5/19 at around 8:15 p.m., Officers with the Patrol Division responded to a residence on the 5400 block of E 26th Ave in reference to reports of a gunshot victim.

The preliminary investigation found that a group of adults were inside the residence and handling a rifle when it fired off a round and struck one adult male in the upper body. Upon arrival, Officers located the adult male victim inside the home and he was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. All the adults in the group knew one another.

Multiple people have been taken into custody for questioning and there have been no arrests at this time.

APD Case: 19-39927