JSO reported that two kids were inside the home with a parent who one of them fired a gun. Neighbors told Action News Jax that it is a quiet neighborhood so they were shocked to learn this happened.
Annette Gutierrez, Action News JaxA tragic incident unfolded in the Duclay area as a six-year-old child lost their life in an accidental shooting involving a nine-year-old. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office , the incident occurred this afternoon under the care of an adult.JSO reported that two kids were inside the home with an adult when one of them fired a gun. Neighbors told Action News Jax that it is a quiet neighborhood, so they were shocked to learn this happened.
Fabon expressed his concerns, saying, “Having that young of age with gun possession is a little bit scary because I said we’ve never had any incidents there, never had any police being called for anything here.” Nolan Pniewski, another neighbor, remarked, “It’s extremely unfortunate things like those, you know, got to have that kind of stuff locked up. It’s not a toy. It’s not something to be played with. It’s a weapon.”
Carson says second-degree misdemeanor charges could be filed for failing to properly secure a handgun.
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