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Parents face charges after toddler killed by brother who had cocaine in system

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Overview

  • month-old boy fatally shot by 5-year-old brother in their Indiana apartment.
  • Younger brother had marijuana in his system, older brother tested positive for cocaine.
  • Police found unsecured gun, fentanyl pills, marijuana in apartment within children's reach.
  • Parents arrested on neglect, drug possession charges related to incident.
  • Highlights risk of harm when children access unsecured guns and drugs.