A Detroit man has been charged in connection with fatally shooting his 13-year-old sister at a Canton apartment complex earlier this week. 

Jay-Veon McKinney, 23, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, felony firearm and careless discharge causing death. 

The shooting happened around 12:24 p.m. on July 29 in the 8300 block of Honey Lane at the Ridgeline Apartments near Joy Road and Honeytree Boulevard in Canton. When police arrived, they found the 13-year-old unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Prosecutors allege McKinney was "playing with two pistols" around his two young sisters when one of the pistols discharged, fatally shooting his 13-year-old sister. Prosecutors claim McKinney was "grossly negligent in unsafely handling a loaded firearm."

"The alleged actions of this defendant were dangerous and criminal. Overwhelmingly, most people do not want their loved ones to lose their lives. Their actions can make that a reality. We will keep pushing this message because this child's death was completely preventable," said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

A not guilty plea was entered for McKinney during the arraignment hearing Friday in 35th District Court. He was released on a $500,000 personal recognizance bond with house arrest, on the condition that he wears a tether and no weapons are in the apartment. Judge James A. Plakas took note of his attorney saying he had no prior criminal record. 

A probable cause hearing is set for Aug. 14, during which the judge says he is willing to revisit bond conditions. A preliminary exam is set for Aug. 22.

The involuntary manslaughter charge carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. The felony firearm charge carries a two-year consecutive sentence. The careless discharge charge is a two-year misdemeanor.