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A five-year-old boy died after finding an unsecured gun in his Antioch, Tennessee home — a tragedy that underscores the urgent need for safe gun storage. His father heard the gunshot but arrived too late; the child was pronounced dead at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Advocates stress that such deaths are preventable with proper firearm safety measures, as children’s curiosity can lead to disaster when guns are left accessible. No charges have been filed as the investigation continues, but organizations are pushing for wider distribution of free gun locks and greater public awareness to protect children and families. Survivors of similar losses are offering support, driven by a shared mission: to ensure no other child faces this heartbreaking fate.

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