HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Police Department released the 911 call that was placed on the night of a tragic death.
A man named Hasson Williams died in mid-October after being shot in the head.
Police opened an investigation. It says an incident report shared with WFMY News 2 on Tuesday that two people were handling a gun when it went off and hit Williams.
The report lists seven people involved, including High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson.
The HPPD released the 911 call on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
A woman is heard on the phone describing what happened in distress.
"[...] His cousin and them was over there playing with a gun. I wasn't there i don't know what happened. [...] His cousin was doing something with his gun and he accidentally shot him right in the head," the woman said.
At this time, it is unknown who was on the phone.
The case has been turned over to the SBI since it could involve the mayor.
The mayor told WFMY News 2 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 that the victim is his wife's cousin. He said he showed up hours later with her to show support for the family.
He gave this statement to WFMY News 2:
"My wife and I mourn the loss of her first cousin, Hasson Williams, and I personally extend sincere condolences to those family members who were closest to him, including his fiancée and mother of his children, Torei Johnson. As an advocate for gun safety, it breaks my heart to learn about this accident. We look forward to the SBI completing their investigation into the matter and cannot provide any further comment at this time."
"To clarify, my wife and I were not involved with the incident at all. We showed up at the scene hours after the fact, along with other family members who were also shocked and grieving Hasson's loss."