Toddler Brings Loaded Gun To Daycare

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How it changed

1. 29 Sep

   CANTON, Mich. (AP) — A toddler pulled out a loaded pistol Monday at a daycare in southeast Michigan and a police officer who is one of the child’s parents has been taken into custody as the investigation continues, officials said.

   4 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 30 Sep

   Under Michigan law, firearms must be locked up at home when children are present.

   4 outlets · The Guardian
3. 1 Oct

   The parents of a three-year-old Detroit-area boy who had a loaded gun in his backpack at daycare were charged with misdemeanour crimes Thursday, according to prosecutors.

   3 outlets · Global News
4. 2 Oct

   Worthy said that it was 'very unsettling to think about what may have happened in this case.'

   3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 8 articles

• 2 Oct Well-dressed parents appear in court charged with letting three-year-old son bring loaded gun to daycareBrandon John Ely and Rabab Ibrahim Al Zayad, parents of a three-year-old who brought a loaded handgun to a Michigan daycare on Monday, appeared in court this Thursday. Ely, 28, is charged with fourth-degree child abuse (a misdemeanor), while Al Zayad, 27, faces unsafe storage charges. Judge Joe Barone banned both from possessing firearms and ordered them to surrender any guns immediately. The couple’s lawyer argued…Daily Mail
• 1 Oct Parents charged after 3-year-old found with loaded gun at Michigan daycareParents Rabab Al Zayad and Brandon Ely were charged with misdemeanors after their three-year-old son brought a loaded gun to his daycare in Canton Township, Michigan. The incident occurred on Monday when the child took the firearm from his backpack at Children’s World Early Learning Center and shared it with other children before staff intervened; no injuries or firings of the weapon happened. Al Zayad faces one…Global News
• 1 Oct Police officer charged after 3-year-old son brings loaded gun to daycareIn Canton Township near Detroit, a 3-year-old boy brought a loaded gun to his daycare center, passing it around before staff intervened. The child’s parents, one of whom is a police officer, have been charged; the officer faces fourth-degree child abuse charges for creating a risk of harm, while the other parent violated Michigan's firearm storage law. Prosecutor Kym Worthy emphasized the danger posed by such…The Independent
• 30 Sep Parents of toddler who had loaded pistol in bag at Detroit daycare to face chargesPolice in Canton Township announced that the parents of a toddler who brought a loaded pistol to daycare will face charges following an incident on Monday. The boy, at Children’s World Early Learning Center, was holding the gun safely but alarmed staff intervened promptly; no injuries occurred. Police chief Joseph Bialy noted one parent is a Detroit-area police officer though it's unclear if the firearm was related…The Guardian
• 29 Sep Toddler pulls out loaded handgun at Michigan daycare as quick-thinking staff springs into actionAt Children's World Early Learning Center in Canton Township, Michigan, on Monday morning, a toddler pulled out a loaded handgun. A teacher quickly secured the firearm and called police, who arrested one of the child’s parents. The incident was praised by Canton Police Chief Joseph Bialy for the staff's swift response, but also highlighted concerns about proper gun safety around children.Daily Mail
• 29 Sep Toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycarePolice in Canton Township, Michigan took a parent into custody after their toddler brought a loaded handgun to a daycare center last Monday. The incident was captured on video and involved swift action by the staff to ensure no one was harmed. One of the parents is a law enforcement officer from another jurisdiction, though it's unclear if that influenced the firearm being there; police are reviewing warrant…NBC News
• 29 Sep Police officer’s toddler whips out loaded gun at daycare – quick-acting staff avert disasterOn Monday at Children’s World Early Learning Center in Canton, Michigan, a toddler brought a loaded gun to daycare hidden in his backpack. Staff intervened promptly and secured the weapon while no one was injured. Authorities have not disclosed how the child accessed the firearm or who owns it; however, they confirmed that one of the parents is a police officer from another community and the other parent has been…New York Post
• 29 Sep Police investigate after toddler pulls out loaded gun at Michigan daycareIn Canton, Michigan, a toddler at a daycare pulled out a loaded pistol on Monday. A police officer who is the child’s parent has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation. During a press conference, Police Chief Joseph Bialy commended the daycare staff for their quick actions to ensure the safety of all children present.Toronto Star

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