Man kills friend in gun prank

A PRANK ended in tragedy when a young man was accidentally shot dead while drinking with his lifelong friend, gardaí believe.

Jonathan Burgess, 23, and his 20-year-old friend Peter Power spent most of Monday evening drinking in Mr Power’s family home at Newtown, Carrigeen, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford. They were once neighbours but Mr Power’s family moved out of Waterford city two years ago.

The rest of the Power family were on holiday in Malta when Jonathan and Peter enjoyed a few drinks in the house.