Ottumwa, IA- An Ottumwa man was arrested after authorities say he provided a gun to a teenager which resulted in the recipient’s death.
Radio Iowa reports that, according to court documents, on February 23rd, 19-year-old Mason McNelley provided a stolen firearm to a 17-year-old identified as James Barbieri.
Investigators say Barbieri was handling the gun at which time the firearm was discharged and a round struck him in the head. Barbieri died from his injuries on February 26th.
McNeely has been charged with trafficking in a stolen weapon used in a crime, dominion/control of a firearm by a felon, and transfer of a pistol or revolver to a person under 21.
