Police said that a security guard remains in prison after he allegedly opened fire at his 3-year-old cousin inside the family house in East Oakland on March 15.
The toddler was rushed to the hospital for surgery in his face. He appeared to be in good health as his recovery continues, media sources reported.
Court records revealed that Clarence Kelly, 23-year-old, was formally charged with first-degree criminal firearm storage and child abuse.
On Tuesday, Kelly entered a not guilty plea. He is expected to appear in court next month for his pretrial hearing.
Officials were responding to an emergency call reporting a shooting inside a home located in the 1500 block of 57th Avenue around 4 a.m. Upon their arrival, they found the kid suffering a serious bullet injury in the face.
