In the quiet lakeside community of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a life was tragically cut short on October 9, 2015. Kristopher Setser, a 26-year-old White / Caucasian male, was at a residence on Arapaho Drive with a friend, Eric Huffman. The atmosphere, unfortunately, was tinged with the influence of alcohol, a factor that would contribute to an irreversible tragedy.
Inside the home, Huffman was handling a pistol when the unthinkable happened.
The firearm discharged, and a single bullet struck Kristopher in the chest. The moments that followed were filled with panic and desperation as emergency services were summoned to the scene. First responders found Kristopher lying on the bedroom floor, grievously wounded.
He was rushed to Havasu Regional Medical Center, but the damage was too severe. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Kristopher Setser succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. What began as a gathering between friends had ended in a devastating loss of life, sending shockwaves through their community.
The subsequent investigation by the Lake Havasu City Police Department determined that the shooting was accidental. However, the presence of alcohol and the negligent handling of a firearm led to legal consequences. Eric Huffman was taken into custody and faced a charge of manslaughter in connection with Kristopher's death. He was booked into the Mohave County Jail following an initial court appearance.
