Miami Gardens Mother Charged After Toddler Shoots Self

Christina Monique Doyle, a 33-year-old Miami Gardens mother, was arrested and charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm and culpable negligence after her 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun she had in her purse. The incident occurred in a parking lot early one morning while Doyle was driving, and the child was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital before being released into the care of his grandmother. Police reports revealed the handgun was easily accessible in the vehicle, leading to the charges against Doyle, though her attorney emphasized she is a lawful gun owner and did not anticipate such an accident. The child's great-grandmother described the shooting as a tragic accident and expressed disbelief that a toddler could discharge a firearm, while also stressing the importance of securing guns away from children. Doyle was taken into custody after giving a statement and is currently held in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, with bond set at $5,000 and allowed contact with her son. The case highlights ongoing concerns about firearm safety and child access to weapons in homes.