Coverage dated October 26, 2026

'This didn't have to happen': 5-year-old fatally shoots himself after finding gun in Henrico apartment, man charged

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A 26-year-old man has been charged after police said a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself on Saturday.

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WRIC Richmond
Man charged with improper gun storage after 5-year-old boy found shot dead in Henrico (opens WRIC Richmond)
Published Oct 26, 2026
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A 26-year-old man is facing charges regarding firearm storage and access after a 5-year-old boy was found shot dead in Henrico County on Saturday.
WRIC Richmond
'This didn't have to happen': 5-year-old fatally shoots himself after finding gun in Henrico apartment, man charged (opens WRIC Richmond)
Published Oct 26, 2026
WRIC Richmond's feed description
A 26-year-old man has been charged after police said a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself on Saturday.