A 31-year-old man died after being accidentally shot by another 33-year-old man during a transaction for the sale of a weapon.

A 31-year-old man was shot dead by another 33-year-old man during a transaction for the sale of a weapon in Vrancea, Câmpuri commune.

According to initial information, there is no evidence that there was a conflict between the two, and the weapon is believed to have discharged accidentally. The police were alerted on February 23, 2026, and at the scene, they discovered that the 33-year-old man was handling the weapon when the shooting occurred. He is now in police custody, being questioned to clarify the circumstances of the incident. Authorities are investigating the legality of the possession and sale of the weapon involved in the tragedy.