A practice in self defense went tragically wrong and now one Memphis man is facing charges.

Melvin Parker and Alvis Sharp were practicing how to disarm someone holding a 9mm pistol.

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Police said, during the drills, Parker did not check if the gun was unloaded, and the gun went off.

The bullet struck Sharp in the chest.

According to police, the two know each other.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

Parker admitted to participating in the drills.

He is charged with reckless endangerment, being held on $10,000 bond.

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