5-year-old girl shot after 3-year-old brother accesses unsecured gun: Police
Source: ABC News
A 5-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound in her upper body after her 3-year-old brother accessed an unsecured firearm in a southwest Washington, D.C., apartment on Monday evening, police said.
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"What we know at this time is the female victim was injured when a younger child accessed a firearm that was unsecured in the apartment," Smith said.
The girl was administered first aid and transported to an area hospital in serious condition. She remained in critical condition, according to Smith.
A man, who was responsible for providing care for the children at the time the incident occurred, was inside the apartment and was arrested and charged with cruelty to children, police said.
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IronLionZion
(47,397 posts)is a 5 year old with a gun. Arm the children so they can defend themselves!
lark
(24,482 posts)Throw away the key.
Old Crank
(5,180 posts)There is no excuse for this kind of thing.
Parents lock you damnkilling machines up when not in use.
FakeNoose
(36,492 posts)IronLionZion
(47,397 posts)Plenty of stupid irresponsible people pass background checks.
Ray Bruns
(4,921 posts)maxsolomon
(35,707 posts)Way to go, "man who was responsible for providing care for the children at the time the incident occurred".