Toddler pulls loaded handgun from backpack at nursery

Childrens World Early Learning - Canton 7437 Sheldon Rd, Canton Township, MI 48187 Police have launched an investigation after a toddler was found with a loaded gun at a daycare in Canton Township. Officers responded to the Children's World Early Learning Center on Monday morning and collected the firearm. Canton police say a parent was arrested. Authorities confirmed that one of the child's parents is a police officer in a neighboring community, but police did not say if that parent was the one who was arrested. It is also unclear how the child got hold of the gun and who the firearm belongs to. Police did confirm that the gun was not a service weapon. Canton Police Chief Joseph Bialy called the incident an "extremely serious matter" and commended the daycare staff for responding quickly. "I've watched the video, and I've seen what their staff did, and they were prepared and ready to be able to remove this firearm and keep all the kids safe there," Bialy said. Police say that when the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office for review. Police did not release any additional information at this time. In a statement to CBS News Detroit, Children's World Early Learning Center said, "We pride ourselves on being one of the safest centers in the Canton area. It is our priority. Although this incident was out of our control, we are very proud of our staff and especially the teacher who responded so quickly. It was an unfortunate incident. No one was hurt and all safety measures were followed. Because of our attention to safety and our strict adherence to protocols, we avoided what could have been a tragedy."

A police officer is facing jail in the US after their toddler pulled a loaded gun out at nursery.

The terrifying incident happened at Childrens World Early Learning Center in Canton, Detroit, on Monday.

Luckily, a quick-thinking member of staff saw the youngster pull it from a rucksack and disarmed them before anyone was hurt.

Canton Police Chief Joseph Bialy said it was ‘shocking’ to see CCTV footage of the toddler brandishing the gun.

He said one of the child’s parents is a police officer in the Detroit area but did not describe the gun involved as a work firearm.

Chief Bialy said he did not believe there was any ‘ill intent’ behind the incident but stressed the need to ensure guns are kept safe and out of children’s reach.

He said: ‘We have to understand where our firearms are, and we have a duty to make sure that we keep them secure.

‘The law is very clear. If a child is present or you anticipate a child being present, you have to take those precautions.’

Under Michigan law, firearms must be locked up at home when children are present.

The penalties depend on the facts of each case, but they are greatly enhanced if a gun is fired and someone is wounded or killed.

A man from Newaygo County is serving more than three years in prison after his 5-year-old grandson was fatally shot by another child who got access to a shotgun.

The daycare said in a statement: ‘We pride ourselves on being one of the safest centers in the Canton area. It is our priority.

‘Although this incident was out of our control, we are very proud of our staff and especially the teacher who responded so quickly.’

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