IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET
Although I have sympathy for this family - I must say this idiot has dealt a blow to the cause of gun ownership. This is EXACTLY the type of case that gets plastered all over the media and dredged up every time further gun restriction legislation comes up.
The step-father, at minimum, should be charged with negligible homicide. Sure, it was an accident (I hope!), but he was obviously negligent in his action.
On the other hand - IF more comes out through the investigation - the SOB would deserve death row....
No accident. He deliberately pointed and fired the gun. He hit the intended target.