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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOklahoma woman fatally shot while holding child on Christmas. Authorities say man was doing target practice in his yard
The woman, identified as Sandra Phelps, was sitting with family members under a covered front porch at a home in Comanche, about 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, on Thursday afternoon when she was struck in her right arm by what appeared to be a single bullet, an affidavit said. Phelps was holding a child in her left arm while seated on a love seat.
The family members told investigators they heard five to seven shots over several minutes coming from somewhere north of the home, the affidavit said. Phelps remarked that someone nearby must have gotten a new gun for Christmas, according to the filing. Shortly after, she said ouch and collapsed. No additional gunshots were heard.
Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of first‑degree manslaughter in connection with the shooting, according to court records. He was later released on a $100,000 bond, records show.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/27/us/oklahoma-target-practice-christmas-shooting-hnk
BOSSHOG
(44,630 posts)He was target practicing for gods sakes. Doesnt a gun owner have rights? Next thing ya know someone will want to hold him responsible for his action?
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(12,687 posts)pfitz59
(12,279 posts)into her chest
Niagara
(11,412 posts)Diamond_Dog
(39,676 posts)What are the chances of that?
Straw Man
(6,926 posts)What are the chances of that?
If she was standing sideways to the direction that the bullet came from and her arm was clutched against her side, then it's very likely the bullet would pass through the arm and enter her chest cavity from the side. If it was her left side, the distance to the heart would be very short.
Tragic stupidity: the moron who shot her should be locked up.
pfitz59
(12,279 posts)I stopped two teens target shooting in a meadow. they were 'plinking' toward a busy highway with no backstop. i directed them to a nearby gravel pit. too many gunowners are cllueless.
CrispyQ
(40,624 posts)There was a great episode on CSI Vegas where Nick Stokes solved a case like this.
SWBTATTReg
(26,009 posts)well, it's in OK. Even I, as a former OK resident, knows better than to shoot off a firearm within or close to city limits. Idiot.
I am surprised that he was released. Someone that's firing firearms in or close to city limits is a danger (obviously).
Aristus
(71,583 posts)Im sure Oklahomas gunfucks are concerned
stopdiggin
(14,952 posts)ABC News Dec. 26, 2025
Maru Kitteh
(31,208 posts)I have only two ammosexuals within earshot of my humble mountain cabin in Montana.
Allow me to repeat. MONTANA.
stopdiggin
(14,952 posts)you honestly can't make this sh*t up!
malaise
(292,348 posts)True Dough
(25,683 posts)didn't have a photo of the killer (I think it's fair to call him a kill -- he did, after all, kill someone).
After looking at your link, he looks exactly like I pictured him in my mind.