Sandy Springs toddler fatally shot after accessing gun in fanny pack

The Brief

  • Father charged with second-degree murder in toddler’s death.
  • Warrants say loaded 9mm was left in fanny pack on bed.
  • Child allegedly accessed gun and shot himself in face.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. A Sandy Springs father is facing felony charges after investigators say he left a loaded handgun unsecured, leading to the shooting death of his 2-year-old son.

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Richard Willis is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children in the death of River Willis.

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