Shooting involving 2-year-old in North Nashville sparks renewed debate over gun storage laws
By Kelly Milan
Published on May 30, 2026.
A 2-year-old boy is recovering after a shooting at a North Nashville apartment, where he reportedly gained access to a firearm. The bullet missed any vital organs, but the child is expected to recover. The incident sparked renewed debate over gun storage laws in Tennessee, where unsecured firearms continue to put children at risk. Child safety advocates argue that over half of firearms in homes with children are not stored safely, and that 70% of children know where their parents' guns are located. The man who owned the gun reportedly left the scene shortly after the incident with it, presumably with it since law enforcement couldn't find it.
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