Selfies are all the rage on social media, but in this case, shooting a selfie lead to the death of a veterinarian.
Authorities in Mexico City say 21 year old Oscar Otero Aguilar had been drinking with his friends when he decided to snap a selfie for Facebook. Aguilar decided to pose in the selfie by pointing a loaded gun at his face. Guess he never saw the classic movie, A Christmas Story, when Ralph’s parents repeatedly said “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
As Aguilar posed, the .45 caliber gun discharged, hitting him in the temple. Neighbors in the area heard the gunshot and called police. When police arrived, Aguilar was still alive, but he died a short time later.
Police say that Aguilar’s death appears to be an accident, but an autopsy will take place this week to confirm that. Where were Aguilar’s drinking buddies? Well, Abner Campos Vives was held for questioning, and another friend with the nickname “El Paco” is on the run. (Not with Bey and Jay.)