On the night of May 20, 2013, a gathering in a garage in Harvey, Louisiana, turned tragic, ending the life of 23-year-old Robert Casbon. That evening, Casbon was with Phillip McClendon, 28, and another man in the garage of a home on Cimwood Drive, where they were drinking.
Just before midnight, a single gunshot shattered the night, striking Casbon in the chest.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead in the early morning hours of May 21st.
The investigation into the shooting quickly focused on McClendon, who was present at the time of the incident. He was subsequently arrested by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. McClendon claimed that the shooting was a tragic accident. However, the handgun involved in the incident was not recovered by law enforcement.
At the time of the shooting, McClendon was on parole for a prior narcotics violation and aggravated battery. Following his arrest in connection with Casbon's death, he was booked on charges of negligent homicide and being a felon in possession of a handgun. The authorities continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting to determine the precise nature of the events that led to Robert Casbon's death. Further details regarding the resolution of the charges against Phillip McClendon are not available in the online sources reviewed.
