Justin Carter Dead - Country Singer Shot, Killed by Prop Gun on Video Shoot

Justin Carter, an up-and-coming country singer, has tragically died after being shot and killed by a prop gun that was supposed to be used for a music video shoot.

The accidental shooting reportedly happened in Carter‘s apartment. He was only 35.

Justin was signed to Triple Threat Management and a rep for the company confirmed the sad news. They told Houston’s ABC 11, “Justin had a potential to, you know, in our eyes, and a lot of people’s eyes to be the next Garth Brooks.”

Triple Threat plans on releasing the rest of Justin‘s music and giving the proceeds to the late singer’s family.