Multiple Fathers Charged, Sentenced in Fatal Child Shooting Cases Across US

Several recent cases across the U.S. highlight tragic incidents involving children accidentally shooting themselves or others due to unsecured firearms in homes. In Albany, Georgia, Emanuel Rashad Peters pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2019 shooting death of his 13-year-old brother, resulting in a 23-year sentence with a portion on probation. In Lynnwood, Washington, David Neff faces multiple charges including unsafe storage of firearms after his 4-year-old son accidentally shot his mother, with authorities finding numerous unsecured guns and drug paraphernalia in the home. Similarly, in Jackson, Mississippi, Kuaron Hilliard was arrested and charged with felony child neglect after his 8-year-old son fatally shot himself while staying at his home. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, Travell Daniels was sentenced to 20 years in prison for neglect after his 23-month-old son accidentally shot himself, following a plea deal. These cases underscore ongoing concerns about firearm safety and child access prevention laws nationwide.