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Detroit father charged after 6-year-old son shoots self with unsecured gun, officials say
A Detroit man has been charged after his 6-year-old son shot himself in the thumb with an unsecured gun, officials said.
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Sara Powers is a Detroit native who has been working as a digital producer for CBS Detroit since 2021. She earned her bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Wayne State University and is currently working toward her MBA.
Sara covers a variety of local news topics, often focusing on breaking news, crime, politics and entertainment. In addition, she started CBS Detroit's "This Day in History" series that covers key historical events.
A Detroit man has been charged after his 6-year-old son shot himself in the thumb with an unsecured gun, officials said.
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