Officials push safe gun storage after Nashville shooting leaves 6-year-old ‘extremely critical’
By Jordan James
Published on March 30, 2026.
A 6-year-old boy has been critically injured in an accidental shooting at a Nashville home, leaving him with "extremely critical" injuries. The incident has led to renewed calls from health officials and law enforcement for safe firearm storage. The child's father, Lamont Phillips, was arrested and charged with child neglect and unlawful gun possession. This comes as Tennessee continues to see an increase in youth injuries involving firearms. Experts suggest that keeping firearms inaccessible to children is one of the most effective steps families can take.
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