- Joshua Alan Jordan, 22, died Saturday when he was accidently shot by his father
- John Jordan was cleaning his .45-caliber handgun when the weapon discharged
- Cops say the shooting was an accident and no charges were immediately filed
22-year-old Joshua Alan Jordan died Saturday after being shot as his father was cleaning his gun. No charges have been filed
Authorities say a Florida man fatally shot his son while cleaning a gun.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports that 22-year-old Joshua Alan Jordan died Saturday.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says Joshua’s father, John Jordan, was cleaning his .45-caliber handgun at a Port Charlotte home after returning from a local gun range in Punta Gorda.
The firearm discharged and struck Jordan.
Family members performed CPR until emergency responders arrived.
Jordan was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
John Jordan, right, accidentally killed his 22-year-old son, Joshua (left), while cleaning his gun
The shooting happened at their Port Charlotte home (pictured) after returning from a gun range
Detectives say the shooting was an accident.
John describes himself as a husband, father, teacher, musician, technician and biker on his Facebook page.
His love of shooting and guns is also clear for all to see with numerous videos depicting him at shooting practice at a nearby gun range.
No charges were immediately filed against him as a result of the death.
Dad John (left), would often head to the Babcock-Webb Shooting Range in nearby Punta Gorda. After shooting his son, Joshua (right), family members performed CPR but were unable to save him