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A toddler was found with a loaded gun at a Michigan daycare, prompting a police investigation.
Officers responded Monday morning to Children’s World Early Learning Center in Canton Township. They collected the firearm after learning that a child had access to it.
Police also arrested a parent after the incident. However, authorities have not identified the person who faces arrest.
Police investigate loaded gun
Canton Township police continue to investigate how the toddler accessed the loaded firearm.
So far, authorities have not identified the gun’s owner. They also have not explained how the weapon reached the daycare.
Police confirmed that the gun did not belong to a police officer as a service weapon.
Meanwhile, investigators are working to determine who brought the firearm to the daycare and how the child gained access to it.
Child has police officer parent
Authorities also confirmed that one of the toddler’s parents works as a police officer in a neighboring community.
However, police have not confirmed whether that parent was the person they arrested.
The department also has not released additional details about the arrest.
Investigators will likely examine how someone stored the firearm before it reached the daycare. They will also look at how the toddler gained access to the loaded gun.
Investigation continues
The incident has raised concerns about firearm safety around young children.
A loaded firearm can create a serious danger when a child can reach it. However, authorities have not shared enough information to explain exactly what happened inside the daycare.
For now, Canton Township police continue gathering information about the incident.
Authorities have not reported whether the toddler suffered any injuries.
More details could emerge as the investigation moves forward.
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