Houston shooting: Man killed with AR-15 on Bonner Drive; suspect claims shooting was accidental

HOUSTON - Houston police say a man in his 20s was shot and killed with an AR-15 while hanging out with a group of friends on Tuesday night.

Man shot to death with AR-15 in SE Houston

What we know:

According to Houston police, a group of six friends – believed to be in their 20s – were hanging in the 8400 block of Bonner Drive around 9 p.m. under a carport on the side of a house.

Police say they were handling an AR-15 that belongs to the person who lives there.

At some point, police say the shooter picked up the rifle, racked it once, put it to the man’s chest and fired a round. The man died at the scene.

In an update on Wednesday, police said 21-year-old Angel Ortiz was arrested and charged with murder. His bond has not been set at this time, according to records.

Police say Ortiz had initially left the scene, but he returned and was taken into custody. He allegedly admitted to his role in the shooting and claimed it was an accident.

What they're saying:

Police say no one reported hearing an argument before the shooting, and witnesses believe the shooting was an accident.

Police say they have video of the incident, and the HPD Homicide Unit is conducting a detailed investigation to determine what actually happened.

What we don't know:

Other than the suspect, no one involved has been identified at this time.

The victim was reportedly 20 years old.