Summary
An Oklahoma man named Cody Wayne Adams has been charged with first-degree manslaughter after he allegedly shot and killed a woman with a stray bullet while practicing shooting in his backyard. The incident occurred on Christmas Day when a bullet struck Sandra Phelps, who was sitting on her porch holding a child. Adams was arrested but later released on bond and is expected to appear in court.
Key Facts
- Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was charged with first-degree manslaughter.
- The shooting happened in Oklahoma on Christmas Day.
- Sandra Phelps was killed while sitting on her porch, holding a child.
- Adams said he was shooting a gun in his backyard and bought it as a Christmas present.
- The stray bullet traveled about half a mile before hitting Phelps.
- Adams was released from jail on a $100,000 bond.
- The law in Oklahoma defines first-degree manslaughter as a killing without intent to cause death, linked to the commission of a misdemeanor.
- Adams is prohibited from contacting Phelps’ family and is due in court on February 25.
