Tragic Accident: 5-Year-Old Dies in Utah

— A small community is grieving the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself with a handgun he discovered in his parents' bedroom. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon when the child found a 9 mm handgun and fired a single shot to the head. According to Lt. Mike Wall of the Santaquin Police Department, the boy's parents and possibly a sibling were in the house at the time but not in the same room. Despite immediate attempts at CPR by the father, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have stated that there is no suspicion of foul play, and as of now, no charges are being pursued against the parents. The investigation is ongoing, with a report from the medical examiner expected to take several months. Details regarding the security of the firearm have not been disclosed, and the names of those involved have not been released. In a statement from the families affected, the incident was described as an "unimaginable tragedy" that underscores the importance of firearm safety around children. The families expressed their heartbreak and hope that their loss serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of unsecured firearms. Utah currently lacks laws that penalize individuals for failing to secure firearms, leaving them accessible to unsupervised minors, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. This incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter gun safety measures in the state.