Both parents of a minor who brought a loaded pistol to daycare now face misdemeanor charges. Brandon Ely, a Detroit police officer, is charged with fourth-degree child abuse (up to one year in jail), while Rabab Al Zayad faces an unsafe-storage charge (up to 93 days). Both pleaded not guilty and received $10,000 unsecured personal bonds. Judge Barone barred them from possessing firearms and from returning to the daycare.
A disturbing scene unfolded at Children’s World Early Learning Center in Canton Township, Michigan, on the morning of September 28, when a 3-year-old boy pulled a loaded, holstered handgun from his backpack and passed it to other children in his classroom.
Canton police were called to the daycare in the 7400 block of North Sheldon Road at about 8:55 a.m. after staff discovered the firearm. Security footage captured the episode, showing the child handling the weapon before a teacher intervened and took it away. Thankfully, no shots were fired and nobody was injured. The incident could have ended very badly…