Crime & Safetyscore 502·5 metrosupdated 2h ago

3-Year-Old Boy Dies in Accidental Shooting in Pontiac Apartment

A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot in an apartment in Pontiac due to an unsecured handgun. The incident occurred while the child was with family members, prompting an investigation into firearm safety and accountability.

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