# Police: Man accidentally killed girlfriend while 'playing' with revolver, then died by suicide

> 21-year-old CloeRae McBrayer shot dead by boyfriend's accidental gun discharge in Fairbanks.
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- Summary: 21-year-old CloeRae McBrayer shot dead by boyfriend's accidental gun discharge in Fairbanks. 21-year-old CloeRae McBrayer died after boyfriend accidentally…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/22/police-man-accidentally-killed-girlfriend-while-playing-with-revolver-then-died-by-suicide
- Published: 2026-09-22T00:01:17.701+00:00
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- Topics: cloerae mcbrayer, landon lowrance, fairbanks police, alaska, suicide, university of alaska fairbanks, cosmetology, tattoo, news, local
## CloeRae McBrayer killed
A 21-year-old woman was killed after her 22-year-old boyfriend accidentally shot her last Wednesday while 'playing' with his revolver before he died by suicide, according to authorities.
## Family honors CloeRae
CloeRae McBrayer’s mother, Amanda Hooper, described her as the 'All-American Girl' who was bubbly, loved singing, and helped everyone.
## Boyfriend's actions
Police said Lowrance was playing with a revolver and pointed it at McBrayer before firing it, shooting her.
## CloeRae's background
CloeRae McBrayer was born in Alabama, loved God, and had recently accepted to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for teaching.
## Family's response
Friends started an online fundraiser to transport CloeRae’s body back to Alabama for her funeral, raising over $22,000 by Friday.
## Police advice
Fairbanks Deputy Chief Sweet warned: 'Consider all firearms loaded all the time, even if you unload it.'

> Consider all firearms loaded all the time, even if you unload it
## Key takeaway

21-year-old CloeRae McBrayer died after boyfriend accidentally shot her while playing with revolver before committing suicide.