247Sports and CBS 4 Indianapolis were the first to report the news.
Zurlon Tipton, affectionately known as Big Z to Central Michigan football fans, has passed away from an accidental gunshot wound in Roseville, MI. Tipton was 26.
According to an account given by CBS 4 Indianapolis, Tipton went to move a duffel bag he was holding in the back of his vehicle when a gun accidentally discharged, hitting him in the stomach. Tipton went to the hospital in "good condition," but later died.
No other injuries were reported at the dealership. Tipton had a concealed pistol license, and both guns involved were registered.