Overview

• A 3-year-old boy in Pennsylvania fatally shot himself with his father's loaded gun, leading to charges of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment against the father.
• In a separate incident in Philadelphia, a 3-year-old girl died after accidentally shooting herself in the eye with her father's unsecured gun.
• Both tragic incidents highlight the dangers of unsecured firearms in homes with children.
• Pennsylvania currently lacks secure storage and child access prevention laws, underscoring the need for legislative action.
• Experts emphasize that unintentional shootings involving children are preventable with proper gun storage and safety measures.