DA: Surprise Attack Surprise
PA: Is It Loaded?
PA: Gun Safety Nonsense
HM: Twice the Pain

By Kelly Nankervis

12/07/2006

The investigation of an accidental shooting death that happened in Midland last week is nearly finished.

Midland Police were called to 1326 E. Ashman St. early Nov. 27 and found 19-year-old Isiah Borrero dead in the basement from a gunshot.

"The case on our part is closed," said Deputy Chief Bob Lane, adding detectives are waiting for test results from the Michigan State Police. Those test results will serve to confirm statements made by Borrero's girlfriend, statements police already believe are credible based upon evidence at the scene.

Lane said he does not know when police will have the final test results.

Borrero's girlfriend, according to the report, told police her boyfriend was playing with a gun and aiming it at his head before putting it in his mouth and pulling the trigger. She said he'd made a comment about the gun having two safetys before it discharged and killed him.

©Midland Daily News 2006

Submitted on 12/09/2006

Submitted by: Lawrence Ward
Reference: Midland (MI) Daily News for

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Graham said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Yes, this is some kinda stupid! If you're so sure ANY weapon has a "safety" feature, test it outdoors in an appropriate place. One's mouth/head has never been considered a suitable choice of shooting range.

James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
What puts this one slightly ahead of the plethora of gun-related incidents is the fact that this fellow insisted that the gun had TWO safetys! Gadzooks, what a ma-roon!

Jack said:
Maybe Toss: Too Common

Shadow said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
if it had double safety then yes very stupid... Thanks for the submission!

Chip said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Two safeties! Where would he have gotten that idea??? Thanks for the story.

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