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The death of a 5-year-old boy in Antioch is renewing urgent calls for safe gun storage
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Patsy Montesinos , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 1, 2026
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Key points The case will be reviewed by the District Attorney's Office once the investigation is complete. A fatal accident involving a child has prompted renewed emphasis on responsible firearm storage.
A fatal accident involving a child has prompted renewed emphasis on responsible firearm storage. A young boy's death is under investigation. Detectives are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred when the boy accessed a gun in a private residence. The boy's parents were not both present at the time of the accident.
Further details about the incident are available from investigators. The case will be reviewed by the District Attorney's Office once the investigation is complete. No charges have been filed yet.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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