DETROIT – A Detroit mother was charged Wednesday in the accidental shooting of her 9-year-old son who shot himself in the hand after finding a firearm in her purse, police said.
Shecolby Lemay Green, 29, is charged with second-degree child abuse and felony firearms violations.
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Detroit police were called to investigate the shooting Saturday morning in an apartment off the Lodge Freeway and Grand Boulevard.
The child found the gun in his mother's purse and pulled the trigger, accidentally shooting himself in the hand. He is expected to recover.
"I do support law-abiding citizens, Detroiters, to have CPLs, but I've also indicated in a very strong way the importance of training," Detroit police Chief James Craig said.
The gun is registered to the mother, who has a concealed carry permit.
"You're not a responsible CPL holder if children gain access to your weapon," Craig said. "My position is simple: We will vigorously go after the parent or adult that allows a child to gain possession."
It's unclear if any other children were in the apartment at the time.
Child Protective Services is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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