Father Faces Federal Gun Charges After Son's Death | Columbus News

A father in Columbus, Ohio, faces federal charges after his one-year-old son died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound—finding a gun left in an open safe. Already under state charges for child endangerment and having fled the scene before turning himself in, the 35-year-old is now also a convicted felon barred from owning firearms. Federal prosecutors have charged him with illegal firearm possession, carrying up to 15 years in prison, as the tragic case underscores the deadly risks when prohibited individuals have access to guns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c72b8957c569736e