A young life is cut short as a weekend get together turns deadly.  Richard Hyrne II, 21, was killed early Sunday morning. One of his best friends is the alleged shooter.

The shooter has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Friends say he was showing off his new pistol when it unexpectedly went off.

Inside his North Charleston home,  Richard Hyrne II, known by his friends as Rally, planned to watch football with friends Saturday night.

"North Charleston 911." "Hey, what's the address here?" Said the caller.

Rally's roommates say as the night came to an end, 21-year-old Josh Nicely grabbed his new pistol. As he showcased the gun, it fired, striking Rally in the shoulder. Friends panicked as they waited for help.

"Rally, Rally, can you hear me? He's not saying nothing!" Said the caller.

Nicely told police he thought the gun was unloaded.

"They were really good friends. He's been to my house since middle school," said Rally's sister Hannah.

Hannah, still shaken by what happened.

"It didn't have to happen," she said.

"Were they playing around?" Asked dispatch. "All I know, it was an accident. I'm just calling police," said the caller.

Nicely stood silent as his bond was set at $10,000. He's been released from jail, but friends say he's emotionally distressed. North Charleston Police say similar incidents happen all too often.

"A lot of times, curiosity. You've got kids that just want to show that they've got a gun. If you're in a situation like that. I would say, be a responsible teen and tell that individual please put the gun away because it's very dangerous," said Sgt. David Laurie of the North Charleston Police Department.

Advice Hyrne hopes will at least save another life.

"Everyone loved him, he loved everybody. He was my best friend and my brother," said Hyrne.

Family and friendships torn apart by an accident that could have been prevented.

Rally Hyrne is a 2004 graduate of Berkley High School. He attended Newberry College on a wrestling scholarship.

Police are urging gun owners to review safety practices and always make sure the weapon is always pointed in a safe direction. North Charleston police do supply free gun locks if you'd like one for your home.