WARREN, Mich. – A 3-year-old has been hospitalized after an accidental shooting in Warren Tuesday night.
According to Warren police, the 3-year-old accidentally shot himself in the hand with a gun at an apartment complex on 10 Mile and Hoover at around 10 p.m. on Jan. 20.
The child was taken to a local hospital and is expected to be okay. Police said the child was accompanied by his mother, a 24-year-old Warren woman.
After further investigation, law enforcement said the child found an unsecured semi-automatic handgun in the apartment and shot a single round, striking himself in the hand. No other injuries were reported.
Investigators executed a search warrant at the apartment and recovered the gun. Police said they are working on processing additional evidence and interviewing another adult who may have information on what led to the shooting.
Warren police said there could be charges, including violations of Michigan’s Safe Storage Law, which was passed in 2023.
“This is a heartbreaking incident that underscores the critical importance of secure firearm storage,” said Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins. “While we are relieved the child is in stable condition, this tragedy was entirely preventable. We urge every gun owner to use gun locks and safes to ensure that weapons never fall into the hands of a child. We will continue to investigate this matter thoroughly to ensure accountability and to protect the safety of our community’s children.”