Oklahoma Man Charged with Manslaughter After Backyard Target Practice Kills Neighbor

Tragic Christmas Day Shooting

• 🎯 Cody Wayne Adams, 33, faces a first-degree manslaughter charge after allegedly shooting and killing an elderly woman on Christmas Day.
• 🏡 The incident occurred when Adams was reportedly engaged in target practice in his backyard in Oklahoma.
• 💔 The victim was on her front porch holding a baby when she was struck by a bullet that traveled approximately .3 miles from Adams's residence.

Circumstances of the Shooting

• 🔫 Authorities believe Adams was using a newly acquired Glock 45 caliber handgun for target practice, firing around 20 rounds.
• 🎯 Adams allegedly told deputies he was shooting at a Red Bull can in his backyard.
• ⚠️ Investigators noted that Adams's property lacked adequate backstops, allowing bullets to travel beyond his property lines.

Legal and Societal Implications

• ⚖️ Adams's bond was set at $100,000, and he faces charges for creating an unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm.
• 👶 The discussion highlights the potential danger to the baby the victim was holding and the broader implications of firearm accessibility.
• 🗣️ The hosts express concern over the ease with which firearms are obtained, particularly as gifts, and the perceived lack of responsibility among some gun owners.
• 🚫 There's a critique of the current gun laws and the prevalence of individuals deemed untrustworthy with firearms, especially in states with permitless carry.