Detroit mother charged after son, 3, accidentally shoots himself

A 3-year-old boy in Detroit accidentally shot himself in the head with an unsecured firearm, prompting police intervention on a Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the 11400 block of Saint Patrick Street, where officers found the child with a gunshot wound. Fortunately, the boy is expected to recover after being grazed by the bullet. Investigations revealed that Tiara Shardae Taylor, the child's mother, had returned home from work and left her gun on a dresser, which the boy accessed. Authorities noted that there was a lock box available in the home, but it was not utilized at the time of the incident. This case highlights the critical importance of securing firearms, especially in households with children. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy emphasized that such accidents are preventable if firearms are stored safely. Tiara Shardae Taylor, 38, faces charges under Michigan's safe storage law, which mandates that firearms must be unloaded and secured when minors are present. She has been charged with a firearms-safe storage violation, which is a five-year felony. Following her arraignment, she was granted a $250,000 bond and is scheduled for a probable cause conference on September 17, with a preliminary examination set for September 24. This incident is part of a broader concern regarding gun safety in homes with children. Just a month prior, another couple in Madison Heights faced similar charges after their 9-year-old son accidentally shot himself with an unsecured handgun. These cases serve as a stark reminder of the need for responsible gun ownership and the implementation of safety measures to protect children.