Gunshot victim dies in North Charleston

A North Charleston man is dead after an all night party ended in tragedy.

According to North Charleston police officials, 21-year old Richard Allen Hyrne was shot this morning at about 4:45 a.m. at 7928 Longshadow Ln.

According to witnesses, the incident occured when the suspect, 21 year-old Josh Randall Nicely, was playing with a hand gun inside the residence and accidentally shot the victim. The suspect stated he thought the gun was unloaded.

Nicely, of 228 Azalea Court, Moncks Corner, is being charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and will have a bond hearing Monday morning.