Rachel Esckelson, a 44-year-old Saginaw County woman, has been charged after her 12-year-old son accidentally shot himself with her gun. Esckelson was arraigned this week on one count of violating Michigan’s safe firearms storage law with a minor present resulting in serious injury and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. The incident occurred on February 9 when the boy grabbed a pistol from his mother’s safe to scare coyotes near their Buena Vista Township home. Unfortunately, he accidentally shot himself in the leg while walking outside. Esckelson was at work when the incident happened, and her attorney believes she should not have been charged as the firearm was properly locked away when her son retrieved it.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of safely storing firearms, especially when children are present. The Michigan safe firearms storage law is in place to prevent incidents like this from happening, and it is crucial for gun owners to adhere to these regulations to avoid accidents. The boy’s injury could have been prevented if the gun had been stored properly, emphasizing the need for responsible gun ownership.
The case will now proceed through the legal system, and Esckelson will have to face the consequences of her son’s injury. This serves as a cautionary tale for all gun owners to prioritize safe storage practices to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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