Arnold Man Kills Roommate: Asks If He Trusts Him Before Shooting, Police Say

Alcohol and firearms had a fatal outcome on July 29. According to the Arnold Police Department, Keith James Wildharber, 21, has confessed to shooting and killing his roommate at their Richardson Place Apartment home.

The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Wildharber with involuntary manslaughter. 

Police have not released the victim's name, but did reveal it is a 26-year-old man.

Wildharber then reinserted the magazine in the gun and pointed the pistol at the victim before asking him if he trusted him and pulling the trigger, according to police.

The gun discharged and a bullet struck the victim in the torso, according to the report. The victim was taken to St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis County. He was pronounced dead on July 30 at 12:27 a.m.

First-degree involuntary manslaughter is a class C felony. Wildharber could face up to seven years in prison.

He was booked at the Arnold Police Department but was transferred to the Jefferson County Jail. His bond is $10,000.