A disturbing video captured by a drone from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office shows two young boys, ages 7 and 9, handling a loaded gun in New Mexico. The footage, recorded in February, illustrates the children passing the firearm back and forth and attempting to hide it, prompting a critical response from law enforcement.
In response to the dangerous situation, deputies utilized a non-lethal weapon to secure the area, ensuring the safety of the children and others nearby. The sheriff’s office released the video to emphasize the effectiveness of their drone technology and Behavioral Health Unit in monitoring such precarious situations in real-time. Officials are still investigating how the boys obtained the firearm, raising important questions about gun safety and child access.
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