A Wyoming airman shooting has left one man dead and another facing involuntary manslaughter charges, authorities confirmed Monday. Airman First Class Jadan Orr, 20, of F.E. Warren Air Force Base, was arrested after allegedly firing an AK-47 rifle inside a Cheyenne apartment early Saturday.
Details of the Incident
According to the Cheyenne Police Department, Orr had been drinking with several friends throughout the night. At one point, Orr and two others entered another room where he began handling the weapon. The rifle allegedly discharged through a wall, striking a 23-year-old man in the torso.
Responding officers found people outside attempting to render aid, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. As of Monday, neither the police nor the Laramie County coroner had publicly identified the victim.
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Charges Filed Against the Airman
Orr has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Laramie County Circuit Court. Court records show he does not yet have an attorney listed to represent him. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Previous Shooting at F.E. Warren
This tragedy comes less than a month after another Wyoming airman shooting linked to F.E. Warren Air Force Base. On July 20, Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, of the 90th Security Forces Squadron, died from a gunshot wound. In that case, another airman was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter, obstructing justice, and making a false statement.
Unlike Orr’s case, which is being prosecuted in civilian court, the earlier incident is being handled within the military justice system. The Air Force has not yet released the accused airman’s identity, citing an ongoing investigation.
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Military Response and Firearm Concerns
The July incident prompted the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command to suspend the use of the Sig Sauer M18 handgun. The weapon has been the subject of lawsuits claiming it may fire without the trigger being pulled. While the Air Force paused its use, other branches of the U.S. military continue to issue the firearm.
The latest Wyoming airman shooting raises further questions about firearm safety and oversight both on and off duty, as military and civilian investigators work to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal discharge.
