5-Year-Old Boy Killed After Finding Gun in Michigan

The incident highlights the risks just weeks after a new state law on gun storage took effect.

A 5-year-old boy was killed in Newaygo County's Garfield Township, Michigan, when he and a 6-year-old boy found a gun at their grandparents' home.
The tragic incident occurred six weeks after Michigan enacted a new law requiring gun owners to secure firearms away from minors.
The 6-year-old was holding the gun when it discharged, leading to the fatal accident.
An ongoing investigation will determine if the grandparents or guardians will face charges under the new gun storage law.
Twenty-one states have laws allowing for criminal charges against those who fail to secure guns away from minors.