The Brief
- DeKalb County Police will distribute free gun safes on Saturday, Aug. 9, to promote safe firearm storage following the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy.
- Police say the child was shot by his twin brother after finding a gun in their mother’s purse; the mother was arrested and later released on bond.
- Gun safes will be available to DeKalb County residents who are gun owners at any precinct from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – In the wake of a tragic shooting that left a 5-year-old boy dead, DeKalb County Police are taking action to promote responsible gun ownership by giving away free gun safes to residents.
What we know:
The department announced the initiative following the death of the young child, who police say was accidentally shot and killed by his twin brother after finding a gun in their mother’s purse. The children’s mother was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. She has since been released on bond.…