Phoenix police Dad distracted by online videos when toddler shot himself

A toddler in Phoenix accidentally shot himself on July 9 while his father, Oscar Guerra, 27, was distracted by online videos. Police discovered the child with a gunshot wound to his upper left arm, and Guerra was charged with felony child abuse. He stated he left the firearm on the couch with the intention of cleaning it but became engrossed in his computer. The child's mother heard the gunshot while in the kitchen and mentioned prior discussions about securing firearms at home. Guerra acknowledged his failure to keep the weapon out of the child's reach, describing it as a serious mistake.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding firearm safety, particularly in homes with young children. In 2020, the Gun Violence Archive reported over 300 accidental shootings involving children in the U. S. The need for stricter gun safety measures in households is underscored by this tragic event.