A Warren man, Theo Nichols, pleads guilty to violating safe-storage laws after his 8-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the face with an unsecured handgun. The incident, which occurred on April 19, 2024, prompted significant legal repercussions under a newly enacted state law requiring gun owners to properly secure firearms when minors are present.
Prosecutors reveal that Nichols, 57, is set to face sentencing on April 1, following a plea deal that reduces several charges, including child abuse and firearm violations. The boy narrowly survived the incident, which took place at the Cove on 10 Apartment Complex, raising further questions about gun safety and responsible ownership in homes with children.
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