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3-Year-Old Boy Shot to Death in Pontiac Apartment

Sheriff says the recovered handgun appeared reachable and investigators are pursuing accountability for responsible adults.

Overview

  • A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot inside an apartment on Maynard Court and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said Tuesday.
  • Oakland County investigators recovered a Taurus handgun at the scene and are processing the weapon and apartment for forensic evidence to determine how the shooting occurred.
  • Two adults and five children were inside the home when the shooting happened, and the other children remain with detectives while officials arrange appropriate care.
  • No arrests or charges have been announced as detectives interview people who were in the residence and work to establish who lived there and who was responsible for the children.
  • Sheriff Michael Bouchard urged gun owners to secure firearms, noted the county provides free gun locks, and said those found responsible for this avoidable death could face legal consequences.