A 3-year-old boy is hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself with a 9mm pistol-caliber carbine that was left unattended by 26-year-old Antonio Harrell in an Evansville apartment. Police report that Harrell faces several charges, including two counts of child neglect and obstruction of justice, after he allegedly removed evidence from the scene before speaking with investigators.
The incident occurred Sunday morning when the boy found the firearm on the living room couch, resulting in a gunshot wound to his arm. During their investigation, police discovered blood droplets and a projectile lodged in the sofa, revealing the severe consequences of leaving guns accessible in homes with children. Harrell’s prior felony conviction also complicates his possession of the weapon, raising concerns about firearm safety in domestic settings.
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