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Singer Justin Carter Dies In Accidental Shooting Whilst Filming Music Video

Singer Justin Carter Dies In Accidental Shooting Whilst Filming Music Video

The 35-year-old died when a gun, being used as a prop, accidentally discharged.

Tom Wood

Tom Wood

American singer Justin Carter has tragically died after accidentally shooting himself whilst filming a music video. He was 35-years-old.

The Country musician was on set creating a music video when his gun went off by mistake and discharged through his head and eye.

At the time of the accident, the gun was being used as a prop for the music video.

The up and coming musician's mother confirmed the news to Fox News and said that the incident occurred on Sunday, just before the musician was due to head off on a tour of 10 states across the USA.

The singer was about to embark on a tour.
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Cindy McClellen said: "He was a wonderful person, very loving and he loved our God very much.

"He had a Bible in his room, in the den, he had one in his truck. He gave to charities.

"He just loved music, he was very gifted and by God, his voice was spectacular."

She also explained the incident, saying that a gun that was in his pocket "went off and caught my son in the corner of his eye."

She added: "He was a wonderful artist, he was the voice, he was the total package and we're trying to keep his legend [alive]."

Justin Carter leaves behind two young daughters, Dixie and Kaylee. His mother spoke of how his daughters were his motivation to succeed, saying that he wanted to carve out a successful music career so that he could 'take care of his family'.

Justin Carter.
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The sad news was also shared on the singer's social media pages. In an Instagram and Facebook post, Carter's management said: "Please keep Justin's family in your prayers and give them privacy in this hard time.

"Justin is no longer with us, he has passed away. He will be missed by us all, he was always full of joy, laughter, and loved on so many people in his life.

"Justin appreciated all of his fans and their support. Justin loved all of you. Thank you for your support."

His management shared an emotional post.
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His management later added: "Justin had a potential to -you know, in our eyes, and a lot of people's eyes - to be the next Garth Brooks."

Mark Atherton, of Triple Threat Management added that his client was "kind of like the class clown, but when it was time to get down to business, he got down to it."

Carter had recently released a song called 'Love Affair' featuring Nu Breed. A GoFundMe page has been set up by his family to help with burial costs and transporting his body back home.

Featured Image Credit: Instagram

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