The boy was returned to his family, who met with members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Specialists, police said. The Florida Department of Children and Family Services was also notified, and police are investigating how the child got hold of the gun and whether the incident warrants criminal charges.
Under Florida law, “it a misdemeanor for a person to store or leave, on a premise under his or her control, a loaded firearm in such a manner that it is likely a child can gain access to the firearm.”
“Those questions center around how is the firearm secured?” [Sheriff Office Captain Joseph] Wells told WJXT. “Where was it carried in the vehicle? And exactly how did the young boy come in possession of the firearm?”-Washington Post.
Under Florida law, “it a misdemeanor for a person to store or leave, on a premise under his or her control, a loaded firearm in such a manner that it is likely a child can gain access to the firearm.”
“Those questions center around how is the firearm secured?” [Sheriff Office Captain Joseph] Wells told WJXT. “Where was it carried in the vehicle? And exactly how did the young boy come in possession of the firearm?”-Washington Post.
