CORTEZ – Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) detectives are investigating a shooting incident that resulted in the death of 76-year-old Cortez resident Andrew “Drew” Douglas on Tuesday, July 29.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting inside a home in the 12300 block of Baypointe Terrace shortly before noon. Upon arrival, they encountered 35-year-old Ian Douglas rendering aid to his father, who had been shot once in the neck, according to MCSO.
Emergency medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures on Andrew Douglas, but he could not be revived and was pronounced dead at 12:20 p.m.
Ian Douglas reportedly told deputies he was showing his father a handgun when it accidentally went off. After further investigation, detectives charged Ian Douglas with manslaughter by culpable negligence. He was booked into the Manatee County Jail.
As of Wednesday morning, the investigation is ongoing, according to MCSO.
