A 9-year-old child in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sustained minor hand injuries after accidentally discharging a firearm in the home of a Kenosha Police Department member. The incident occurred when the child managed to access a locked gun safe, according to statements provided by the local authorities.
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, called to the scene by the city's police department, reported that the weapon involved was a handgun but not the officer's duty firearm. CBS58 noted that neither the identity of the child nor the specifics about how the gun was accessed have been released. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
This situation highlights concerns regarding gun safety, including in the homes of trained law enforcement officers. Although the injuries were reported as minor, there remains a significant risk of more serious outcomes when firearms end up in the hands of young individuals. WeAreGreenBay reports that the accident took place on Tuesday, prompting immediate response from local deputies.
