NORFOLK, Va. — A man is facing charges after a 6-year-old boy got a hold of a gun and shot himself in the foot Sunday afternoon in Norfolk, according to police.
Norfolk police were called to a home in the 400 block of Nicholson Street around 12:45 p.m.
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Investigators say an adult had left the gun unattended when the child picked it up and fired it. The boy suffered a bullet graze to the toe and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police charged 20-year-old Trevon J. Kay of Portsmouth with reckless handling, possessing a stolen firearm, and two counts of child neglect and abuse.
He is currently being held without bond at Norfolk City Jail.
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“You should never leave a gun nowhere for a little 6-year-old to pick up,” said Ricky Brown, a Young Terrace resident.
News 3's Leondra Head spoke to Neal Davis, the general manager of Bob’s Gun Shop, who says storing your gun is simple.
"All you have to do is put your gun in a safe, close it and lock it," said Davis. “They’ll vary anywhere from $19.99 to $30. And a basic lock can be a few dollars.”
For those looking for a cheaper alternative, a gun lock is another option.
“We can start with the basic firearm lock, that can be used for keeping the firearm from being loaded,” Davis said.
News 3 did reach out to Kay for an interview, but he declined our jailhouse interview request.
News 3 will provide more updates on this story as more information becomes available.
