Louis Jenkins Jr., 20, was arrested after he accidentally shot his girlfriend, Rebecca Carter, by mistake while "joking around" with a firearm. The incident occurred at a home in Indianapolis on April 1. Carter was pronounced dead at the hospital two hours later. Court records indicate that Jenkins admitted to shooting Carter and told authorities that he was playing with the firearm when his finger slipped. He was released after posting a $40,000 bond and could face up to six years in prison. The case highlights the importance of gun safety and urges people to learn how to use their guns properly.