The Brief
- Following the tragic shooting of a 5-year-old by his twin brother, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is distributing free gun safes to promote firearm safety and prevent similar incidents.
- The victim’s mother, Lanecia Bennett, has been charged with murder due to negligence for leaving a loaded gun accessible to her children.
- DA Boston emphasizes the responsibility of gun ownership, stating that unsecured firearms have led to an increase in injuries and deaths among children, and warns that negligent gun owners will face legal consequences.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – Less than two weeks after investigators say a 5-year-old was shot and killed after his brother shot him, the heartbreaking tragedy has prompted a renewed push for gun safety in DeKalb County.
Death of 5-year-old boy in shooting
What we know:
Following that 5-year-old’s death, the DeKalb County District Attorney urged gun owners to lock up their weapons to save lives, and she is making it easy by giving out free lock boxes.
The 5-year-old was shot and killed after investigators say his twin pulled the trigger of a loaded gun found in their mom’s bedroom nightstand.…