3-year-old accidentally kills 2-year-old brother in US, parents face charges

A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot his 2-year-old brother last week, leading to fatal consequences. The parents are now facing serious charges.
Local authorities revealed that the tragedy occurred because the parents left a loaded gun within reach of their 3-year-old. Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders emphasized that this could have been easily avoided.
The mother, Selena Farrell (23), is facing charges including second-degree manslaughter, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and abandonment. The father, Tashaun Adams (21), is charged with second-degree manslaughter and hindering apprehension for helping Farrell hide.
A third person, Jeremiah Thomas (20), who was the parents’ roommate, faces charges for hindering apprehension by assisting Farrell in hiding after the incident.
The event took place on January 22, with officers responding to a call about a 2-year-old shot at a residence in Covington. Despite immediate aid, the child was pronounced dead at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Farrell fled the scene before the police arrived and was later found by U.S. Marshals in a hotel room on January 25. She explained that she left due to an arrest warrant, expressing a desire to attend her son’s funeral.
Adams, during police questioning, mentioned that he and Farrell were in the living room when they heard a gunshot. He found their younger son injured and promptly called 911.
The 3-year-old, when questioned by police, revealed that he found “Daddy’s gun in the drawer” while watching “Spider-Man” on TV. When asked who shot his younger brother, he replied with a heart-wrenching “me.”
Investigations point to the parents’ failure to protect the toddler by leaving a loaded gun within reach. The criminal complaint suggests that the parents caused the 2-year-old’s death due to their negligence.
Farrell admitted purchasing the gun before her felony conviction but gave it to Adams for protection. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of gun safety, especially when children are involved.