Lansing man faces charges after 4-year-old’s accidental shooting death

According to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s office, a 22-year-old Lansing man faces multiple felony charges after a 4-year-old girl died from what police say was an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a residence on Sadie Court.

Officials say Maliki Pendergrass was charged as a habitual third offender following the January 21 shooting that occurred around 11:40 a.m. in the 600 block of Sadie Court. Police say the child allegedly obtained an improperly stored firearm inside the home and suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

The Lansing Fire Department responded and attempted life-saving efforts, but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene…

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