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.