In separate incidents in Florida and Pennsylvania, two fathers are facing charges after their young sons accessed unsecured firearms, leading to tragic outcomes. In North Miami Beach, Florida, a 4-year-old boy shot himself in the head with his father's gun. Meanwhile, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself with a "fully loaded" gun that was reportedly left under a couch. Both incidents have sparked investigations and resulted in charges against the fathers, including involuntary manslaughter, for failing to secure their firearms, highlighting the critical issue of gun safety in homes with children.
Dad charged after 3-year-old son fatally shoots himself with loaded gun left under couch https://t.co/Orav67BdmB https://t.co/CpLeZPjABG
Pennsylvania man charged in 3-year-old boy's shooting death https://t.co/KFgqMs3z00
A Pennsylvania father is facing criminal charges after his 3-year-old son grabbed his “fully loaded” gun, then accidentally shot and killed himself. https://t.co/Jgp3x4QsdW
An Allentown man is facing involuntary manslaughter charges after his toddler allegedly got a hold of his gun and shot himself last week. https://t.co/mQKyNT9KRP
An Allentown father faces charges after his 3-year-old son accidentally shot and killed himself, investigators said. https://t.co/d8mfNCXJRf
A father is facing charges after his 4-year-old son was able to get a hold of his gun and shoot himself in the head at a North Miami Beach home, police said. https://t.co/JM707edhCv
A father is facing charges after his 4-year-old son was able to get a hold of his gun and shoot himself in the head in Florida, police said. https://t.co/F2qYBN2jQQ