A tragic incident in Antioch led to the accidental shooting death of a three-year-old boy, who accessed a loaded gun while in his grandparents' care. The boy’s grandfather, 51-year-old Jamal Edward, has been charged with child endangerment and criminal storage of a firearm. The community is in shock over the event, and police are advocating for stricter gun storage practices to prevent such tragedies. If convicted, Edward could face over six years in prison for his negligence.
The tragedy has profoundly shocked the Antioch community, with calls for stricter gun safety measures following the incident where a toddler accessed a loaded firearm.
Antioch Police Lieutenant Bill Whitaker emphasized the importance of storing firearms safely, stating, 'People should keep weapons in a safe with a gun lock on it; it's just a tragic event.'
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