Man dies in shooting in Sulphur, two arrested

SULPHUR, La. (KLFY) - A teen and a 20-year old Sulphur man are in custody after a shooting on Friday.

Gavin Demeritt, 22, Sulphur, died in the shooting. Authorities say during the investigation detectives learned four individuals were gathered in the room during the incident. After speaking with witnesses, it was discovered Demeritt had been handling a revolver in a joking manner, manipulating the firearm carelessly. Authorities say the firearm was then given to a 16-year-old juvenile, who reportedly continued to handle the gun in a similar manner.

Officials say the juvenile, who was likely under the impression the firearm was unloaded, began pulling the trigger, discharging the firearm and striking Demeritt. Following the shooting officials say a resident of the home, Gage McMichael, 20, Sulphur, removed two firearms, one of which was the one involved in the shooting, and hid them in an outdoor shed. Authorities say McMichael also removed a casing from the scene.

Earlier today the juvenile and McMichael were both arrested. The juvenile was booked into the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with negligent homicide; and possession of a firearm by a juvenile. McMichael was booked into the Calcasieu Correction Center and charged with obstruction of justice. His bond is still pending.