A 3-year-old boy was fatally shot in Madisonville after his father, DeAngelo Davis (37), left a loaded firearm easily accessible to his two children, ages 3 and 6. Davis was intoxicated and sleeping at the time. The 6-year-old sibling picked up the weapon and was playing with it when it discharged, striking and killing the toddler. Davis was charged with endangering children and involuntary manslaughter, and his bond was raised to $100,000.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
The news article explicitly describes a firearm incident: Davis "knowingly left his loaded firearm easily accessible to his two children, 3 and 6 years old. This act resulted in the death of his 3-year-old child by means of a gunshot from said firearm." The 6-year-old sibling picked up the gun and it "went off and shot the toddler."
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
The news article states that "Davis was intoxicated and sleeping when he left his firearm accessible to his two children." He left a loaded gun accessible to a 3-year-old and 6-year-old without supervision, which constitutes clearly inappropriate supervision. He was charged with endangering children as a result.
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
The news article refers to DeAngelo Davis as the father and the 3-year-old victim as "his son" and "his 3-year-old child." While the word "biological" is not explicitly used, the natural reading of "father" and "his son" implies a biological relationship. Davis was directly responsible for the negligence (leaving a loaded firearm accessible) that led to the child's death.
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
The news article states: "the six-year-old picked up the weapon and was playing with it when it went off and shot the toddler." The 6-year-old sibling directly handled the firearm that killed the 3-year-old. Both children are described as Davis's children, making them siblings.
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
The news article states: "Davis is charged with endangering children and involuntary manslaughter." He appeared in court and his bond was raised to $100,000.
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The news article states: "Davis was intoxicated and sleeping when he left his firearm accessible to his two children." This explicitly references substance use (intoxication) by the parent/caregiver at the time of the incident.
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