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16-Year-Old Who Was Shot In The Face Has Died

Posted at 5:29 PM, Mar 08, 2013
and last updated 2013-03-08 18:59:56-05

brandonGRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN — According to police 16-Year-Old Brandon Kuiper has died at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital.

Investigators say Kuiper, and five of his friends all between the ages of 16 and 19 were in the basement at a home on the 3900 block of Leonard Street in Tallmadge Township on Wednesday night,when a game of Russian Roulette ended with Kuiper being shot in the face.

Richey Usher, 18, has been charged with attempted manslaughter and felony firearms possession. On Friday, officials added the charge of manslaughter.