A man in Arizona was fatally shot after he asked a friend to fire a rifle at him to test out a bulletproof vest he was wearing.
According to the Graham County Sheriff’s Office, three male friends were firing a single-shot rifle at a ballistic vest out in the desert.
At some point, the 25-year-old victim put the vest on with a ballistic plate in place, and asked a friend to shoot at him.
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According to the Eastern Arizona Courier, the friend fired a single shot from a .223 rifle, and the bullet penetrated the vest and plate.
Parker Ray Lynch suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Lynch was rushed to a hospital where he died during surgery on Tuesday.
According to the newspaper, the rifle, vest and plate were recovered at the scene.
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The alleged shooter, who police identified as Steven Watson, was arrested and booked on suspicion of manslaughter.
Sheriff’s officials say the investigation remains ongoing.
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