A self-defense claim is under review in Sunday's 3 a.m. fatal shooting of Maurice Blackmun, 39, on Denise Drive. The investigation, to this point, shows a group of friends were returning home from a birthday celebration when Blackmun physically assaulted a family member outside the residence and Adrian Harvell, 19, attempted to intervene.
Witnesses stated everyone then went inside the home where Blackmun then began confronting Harvell, first by placing him in a chokehold and then following him to the living room where he is alleged to have repeatedly threatened violence against Harvell and other witnesses.
Harvell pointed a handgun at Blackmun and demanded he get away from him before he fired once, striking Blackmun.
Blackmun died at the scene.
No charges have been placed against Harvell in regard to this case.
The fatal shooting investigation will be staffed with the District Attorney's Office at its conclusion.