GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, OR DO THEY?

[HairOfTheDog]

^ Elija Walker, 3, was shot to death by an 11-year-old boy in Detroit. RIP.

This time, the gun owner is being held legally responsible for the neglect that led to the death. It's sad for everyone involved, but I'm glad to see charges being filed against the negligent gun owner in this case.


The 11-year-old's father, ^ Curry Bryson of Detroit, was arraigned Monday in 36^th District Court on charges of manslaughter, second-degree child abuse, felony firearm and altering identification marks on a weapon.

Bond was set at 10% of $10,000 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31 before Judge Ronald Giles.

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Monday the man stored the weapon in a "grossly negligent manner."

Bryson's 11-year-old son is charged in Juvenile Court with manslaughter.

Police say the older boy took a handgun from a closet at his father's home Aug. 3 and tossed it out a window. Police say he retrieved the gun and fired it while the children were inside a car parked in the backyard, striking Elijah Walker in the face.

Ref: http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/mi.../31841091/