6-Year-Old Shoots 1-Year-Old Brother With Unsecured Handgun in Detroit Home

A 6-year-old boy in Detroit shot his 1-year-old brother twice after finding an unsecured handgun in their home.
The toddler survived the shooting but remains hospitalized.
Authorities are urging gun owners to safely secure their firearms to prevent similar incidents involving children.
Michigan passed a law requiring locked gun storage that takes effect in 2024.
Nationwide, more than 350 unintentional shootings by children resulting in over 150 deaths occurred in 2022 according to Everytown for Gun Safety.