Deputies are investigating an apparent accidental shooting that left a 22-year-old Bradenton man dead.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, roommates Kyle Guessford and Austin Brunson were in their home on the 2700 block of 50th Avenue W with two guests around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
Deputies said Guessford, 22, was checking out several accessories that he had just purchased for his pistol when he walked from his room to the living room, switched the weapon-mounted flashlight on and the gun discharged.
The bullet struck Brunson in the head, and he was declared dead when emergency medical personnel arrived.
Deputies said there was no fighting or arguing before the incident, but they will continue to investigate.