HERRIMAN, Utah — A Herriman man faces one count of manslaughter after police claim he accidentally shot a friend while playing with guns.
Alexander Okustino Finau, 18, was arrested Friday.
According to court documents, Herriman police were called to a home on South Blayde Drive Friday night on reports of a 22-year-old being shot. During a call with first responders, police say Finau stated multiple times that there was an accidental shooting and he didn't know what to do.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found Finau in the front yard while emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures on the victim. The victim, who hasn't been named, died at the scene.
Investigators said there was no physical altercation that led to the shooting and instead believe, based on witness statements, that Finau was playing with two guns at the time of the shooting. According to detectives, witnesses saw Finau walking down a hallway, pointing two handguns at the victim, who was backing away with his hands raised.
When witnesses heard a gunshot, they found the victim lying on the ground with the guns on a nearby bed. According to police, Finau immediately left the home and called 911 following the incident.
Finau is currently being held in jail without bail.
