A tragic incident in Flint, Michigan has brought attention to the importance of gun safety measures, as a 2-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition after accidentally shooting herself in the head with her father's revolver. The incident occurred just one day after Michigan's new gun storage law went into effect.
The 44-year-old man from Flint has become the first person to be charged under the state's new law, which requires safe storage of firearms. Genesee County Prosecutor announced the charges, which include first-degree child abuse, violation of the gun storage law, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and lying to a police officer in a violent crime investigation.
According to Flint police, the man took his injured daughter to the hospital where they discovered the unsecured and loaded revolver and semiautomatic pistol in the bedroom of his home. No gun locks or safes were found in the bedroom, raising concerns about the lack of proper firearm storage.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible gun ownership and safe storage practices. Authorities are urging gun owners to comply with the new law and take necessary precautions to prevent such devastating accidents from happening in the future.
