Father Faces Federal Gun Charges After Son’s Tragic Shooting | Columbus News

A 35-year-old Columbus man, Deshawn Butler, faces federal charges after his 21-month-old son accidentally shot himself with a handgun he allegedly left unsecured—despite having a prior felony conviction that bars him from owning a firearm. The tragedy unfolded when Butler fled the scene before police arrived, later turning himself in and claiming the child found the gun in an open safe. He also faces state charges for child endangerment and outstanding domestic violence warrants. In federal court, Butler heard the charges that could land him up to 15 years in prison if convicted, underscoring the grave consequences of illegal gun possession and the devastating toll on families. 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/b95dcde78b4856cc