Police serving subpoena in Michigan greeted by 5-year-old with loaded gun

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – A police cadet serving a subpoena in Battle Creek was met at the door by a 5-year-old child with a loaded handgun.

It happened Saturday, Jan. 25. Police said the cadet came to the home just before 10 a.m. and a 5-year-old child with a large knife opened the door. When the cadet asked the child to have an adult come to the door, the child returned with a loaded handgun.

The child was disarmed.

Police detained a woman and two men in the home, which reportedly was in such poor condition that it was condemned after the incident.

Five children were taken into protective custody, with one requiring hospital care due to health concerns.

Authorities are pursuing neglect and weapons-related charges, while the children’s grandfather seeks custody.