With two accidental shootings in the last two weeks, LRPD wants to emphasize gun safety. Author: Jade Jackson Updated: 6:59 PM CST December 21, 2020
LITTLE ROCK, Ark Little Rock Police Department said over the past year they ve had a few incidents involving children attaining access to a firearm. There have been two accidental shootings involving minors within two weeks of each other this month.
Police say a 2-year-old accidentally shot herself in the head on Dec. 10.
As a result of their investigation, the child s father was charged with negligent homicide and simultaneous possession of a firearm and drugs.
This past weekend, an 18-year-old was shot and killed by a juvenile. As a result of a police investigation, homicide detectives determined this was an accidental shooting.
Police say the 2-year-old died from their injuries. Author: THV11 Digital Updated: 5:14 PM CST December 11, 2020
LITTLE ROCK, Ark On Thursday, Dec. 10, Southwest Patrol Division Officers responded to a call of a male with a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Further information indicated the individual shot could have been a 2-year-old child. Upon arrival, officers discovered 2-year-old Netilian Juniel dead from a gunshot wound to the head.
Officers then spoke with and questioned the child’s parents, who are both of Little Rock.
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Search Units were notified and responded. They discovered the death equivocal and obtained a search warrant.