A 29-year-old Michigan man was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s toddler at a Roseville home Friday.
Chase Michael-Aaron-Todd Dershem has reportedly left a loaded and unsecured gun within the reach of the 3-year-old under a bed before the toddler found it and shot himself in the head.
The child was rushed to an area hospital but died en route.
"This is a blatant case of negligence, and 110 [percent] contributed to the child’s death. It's very tragic and could have been avoided," Deputy Police Chief Mitchell Berlin said.
"This is a very tragic incident that should have been avoided if the weapon was properly secured."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the child’s family, friends, and the first responders that responded to this tragedy."
