An American accidentally kills his girlfriend before their engagement and then commits suicide

CloeRae McBrayer, 21, was accidentally shot and killed on September 16 in Fairbanks, Alaska, by her boyfriend Landon Lowrance, 22, who was handling a revolver. After the accidental shooting, Lowrance committed suicide with a second firearm. A friend attempted to intervene but could not prevent the tragedy. Investigators describe the case as a tragic and avoidable loss, highlighting the dangers of careless gun handling.