Father Accidentally Shoots Son Dead While Cleaning His Gun. Pictured

Authorities say a Florida man fatally shot his son while cleaning a gun. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports that 22-year-old Joshua Alan Jordan died Saturday. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says Joshua’s father, John Jordan, was cleaning his .45-caliber handgun at a Port Charlotte home after returning from a local gun range in Punta Gorda.

The firearm discharged and struck Jordan.

Family members performed CPR until emergency respondent arrived.

Jordan was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives say the shooting was an accident.

John describes himself as a husband, father, teacher, musician, technician and biker on his Facebook page.

His love of shooting and guns is also clear for all to see with numerous videos depicting him at shooting practice at a nearby gun range.

No charges were immediately filed against him as a result of the death.