Tragic Incident in Florida: Toddler Fatally Wounded After Finding Unsecured Firearm at Home

Orlando, Fla. – A tragic incident claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy in central Florida this past weekend, igniting an urgent conversation around gun safety in homes with children. Authorities reported that the child accidentally shot himself with a firearm that was left unsecured in his family’s residence. At a press conference, local law enforcement detailed that the gun was “out in the open” and within easy reach of the toddler, a critical oversight …

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Tragic Negligence in DeKalb: Toddler Fatally Shoots Self with Unsecured Firearm, Father Charged

Decatur, GA – A tragic incident unfolded in Decatur, where a 2-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself with his father’s unsecured firearm. The local police have arrested the father, charging him with felony murder and second-degree cruelty to children. The incident occurred late Wednesday afternoon in the residential neighborhood of Candler-McAfee. The DeKalb County Police were alerted to the situation around 5:40 p.m. following reports of gunfire on Shamrock Drive, just south of Glenwood …

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