Oklahoma man faces charges after accidental shooting during backyard target practice
TL;DR
An Oklahoma man, Cody Wayne Adams, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after a stray bullet fired during backyard target practice struck and killed Sandra Phelps sitting on her porch several blocks away. Adams had recently bought a Glock and was shooting in his backyard, which led to the tragic incident. He is scheduled to appear in court in February and faces up to life in prison.
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