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Toddler Killed After Finding Unsecured Gun in Michigan Home

  • A 2-year-old Michigan child died after finding an unsecured firearm and accidentally shooting themselves.
  • Nearly 900 children in America are involved in accidental shootings each year due to unsecured firearms according to Everytown for Gun Safety.
  • Michigan recently passed laws requiring safe storage of firearms to help prevent such tragedies but the laws came too late for this child.
  • The shooting is still under investigation by local Michigan authorities who have not released many details about the incident.
  • The tragedy highlights the ongoing issue of accidental child shootings due to irresponsible gun storage and handling according to gun safety advocates.
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