Jeffrey Scott Towers, 54, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old college graduate, according to a lawsuit filed in the case.

The incident occurred while Towers was reportedly demonstrating an antique gun to the victim, who was the girlfriend of his son. The young woman had recently graduated from college.

Details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain limited, with authorities continuing their investigation into the incident. The case has resulted in both criminal charges against Towers and civil litigation.

The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about firearm safety, particularly involving antique or vintage weapons that may have uncertain operational status. Prosecutors will need to determine whether the incident constituted criminal negligence or was a tragic accident.

Towers now faces the manslaughter charge as the legal process moves forward in both criminal and civil courts.