Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Virginia Man Charged in Child Shooting

Local news

A Richmond man faces a neglect charge following the accidental shooting of his 5-year-old son by another boy.
Police tell media outlets that the boys were playing inside a home in Chesterfield County on Sunday when they found 28-year-old William C. Griffin’s handgun. The victim was shot by the other boy, who also is 5 years old, as they handled the weapon. He suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.
Police say the Hi-Point .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol wasn’t secured.
Griffin was charged with felony abuse and neglect of children.

2 comments:

  1. I'm sort of surprised you didn't toss out the race card Mike, not complaining though,

    http://www.nbc12.com/story/27828010/5-year-old-shoots-another-5-year-old-in-chesterfield

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    1. Is William a black man? I should have known.

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