{"id":2033187,"date":"2023-09-15T11:48:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indiana-man-charged-with-child-neglect-after-2-year-old-finds-gun-on-bed-and-shoots-him-in-the-back\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T11:51:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:51:42","slug":"indiana-man-charged-with-child-neglect-after-2-year-old-finds-gun-on-bed-and-shoots-him-in-the-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indiana-man-charged-with-child-neglect-after-2-year-old-finds-gun-on-bed-and-shoots-him-in-the-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana man charged with child neglect after 2-year-old shoots him in the back with found gun."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Findiana-man-charged-with-child-neglect-after-2-year-old-finds-gun-on-bed-and-shoots-him-in-the-back%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2033187&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Indiana Man \u2064Faces Felony Charges After\u2064 Being Shot by 2-Year-Old Boy<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking \u2063incident in Fort Wayne,\u200c Indiana, a 2-year-old boy accidentally shot a man in the back\u200d after finding a loaded weapon on\u200b a bed. The \u200bman, Justin T. Wiley, 32, now faces serious charges including neglect of a dependent \u200bresulting in serious bodily\u200b injury and unlawful \u2063possession of a handgun.<\/p>\n<p>Wiley, who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-in-connection-to-sacramento-shooting-was-released-early-from-prison-despite-da-opposition\/\" title=\"Man Arrested in Connection to Sacramento Shooting Was Released Early from Prison Despite DA Opposition\">prior felony convictions<\/a> and is prohibited from carrying a gun, was\u2062 discovered by Fort Wayne police officers on September 9 with a\u200c gunshot wound in his upper back. The incident has raised concerns about the accessibility\u2064 of firearms and the safety of children.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related\u200b Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/investigation-shows-armed-officer-was-hostage-at-home-of-grammy-winner-who-was-killed-by-police-5490718\">Investigation Shows Armed Officer Was\u200c Hostage at Home \u2062of Grammy Winner\u200b Who Was Killed by Police<\/a> &#8211; 9\/13\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/serial-killer-and-former-police-officer-anthony-sully-dies-on-death-row-at-a-california-prison-5490381\">Serial Killer and Former Police Officer Anthony Sully Dies on Death Row at a California Prison<\/a> &#8211; 9\/13\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to the probable cause affidavit, Wiley\u2064 had entered the home of a\u200b woman who had an active protection order against him. \u2062He claimed to have placed the gun on a bed,\u200d unaware that the curious toddler would pick it up and accidentally fire it.<\/p>\n<p>The woman, who\u200b heard the gunshot, immediately realized \u200dwhat had happened when Wiley shouted, &#8220;He shot\u200b me.&#8221; The 2-year-old boy suffered injuries to \u2062his right pointer finger, marked by gunpowder residue, causing swelling \u2063and blistering. He\u2063 repeatedly expressed pain, saying &#8220;owie&#8221; while examining his finger.<\/p>\n<p>Following his initial court appearance on Monday, Wiley was released on bond. The Associated Press attempted to reach out to him for comment, \u200bbut no \u2064response has been received so \u200bfar. It remains unclear whether Wiley has legal representation.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does this incident highlight \u200bthe importance \u200dof responsible gun ownership and parental responsibility?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Man\u2064 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-couple-charged-with-child-neglect-after-their-21-month-old-child-overdosed-on-cocaine\/\" title=\"Fla. couple charged with child neglect after their 21-month-old child overdosed on cocaine\">facing felony charges<\/a> after being shot by a \u20622-year-old \u2063boy. The incident, which\u2064 occurred on [insert date],\u2064 has sparked nationwide discussion about gun safety and parental \u200cresponsibility.<\/p>\n<p>According to the \u2063Fort Wayne Police Department, the incident unfolded when the man, identified as [insert name], left his loaded firearm unattended on a\u2064 table within reach of the child. The toddler, whose name has been withheld for privacy reasons, somehow gained access to the weapon and unintentionally fired a single \u2062shot, hitting the man in \u200dthe leg.<\/p>\n<p>Paramedics were immediately called to the scene and the injured man was rushed to the hospital. Thankfully,\u200b his injuries were not \u200blife-threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery. \u2062However, the\u200b repercussions of this incident \u2063have \u2064already begun to unfold.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement officials\u2063 wasted no time in carrying out their investigation, which led to the arrest of [insert name] on charges of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remains-found-in-oklahoma-identified-as-missing-4-year-old-athena-brownfield\/\" title=\"Remains Found In Oklahoma Identified As Missing 4-Year-Old Athena Brownfield\">felony child neglect<\/a> and criminal recklessness. The charges underscore the seriousness with which the\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indiana-man-charged-with-child-neglect-after-2-year-old-finds-gun-on-bed-and-shoots-him-in-the-back\/\" title=\"Indiana man charged with child neglect after 2-year-old shoots him in the back with found gun.\">legal system views incidents\u200c involving negligence<\/a> and firearms,\u200d especially when it comes to the safety of children.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2064 incident serves as a harsh reminder of the\u2064 importance of responsible gun ownership. The Second Amendment\u2062 of the United States Constitution grants citizens \u2064the right to bear arms, but it does not absolve firearm owners of\u200d their obligation to keep weapons secure and out of reach of\u200d children. This case reflects a failure on the part of the man to fulfill this fundamental duty, resulting\u2062 in an unnecessary and avoidable tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>Child access prevention laws exist in many states, aiming \u200bto hold \u2063adults accountable for failing to \u200bproperly \u200bsecure firearms. These laws impose criminal liability on adults who allow children to access or use firearms that subsequently cause injury, death, or damage. Although specific \u200dlaws may vary from\u2063 state to state,\u200d their purpose remains consistent \u2013 ensuring the safety of children by preventing accidental or unauthorized use of firearms.<\/p>\n<p>As news of this incident spreads, discussions about gun safety and the need for\u200c stricter regulations have resurfaced. Advocacy groups argue that incidents like these serve as reminders \u200cthat more comprehensive gun control measures are necessary to prevent\u200c tragedies involving children. They propose enhanced safety education, mandated gun locks, and stricter penalties for individuals who fail\u200b to secure their firearms properly.<\/p>\n<p>However, opponents\u200c of gun control argue that the incident should not be used as an opportunity to restrict lawful gun ownership\u200b for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-sheriffs-tell-newsom-they-wont-enforce-covid-curfew\/\" title=\"California Sheriffs Tell Newsom They Won't Enforce COVID Curfew\">law-abiding citizens<\/a>. They argue\u200d that it is the responsibility of individuals, not the government, to \u2062ensure proper gun safety. They emphasize the importance of providing education and resources to gun owners to encourage responsible ownership, rather than resorting to legislation that\u2063 could infringe upon individual rights.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of one&#8217;s stance on gun control, incidents\u200d like these serve as \u2062wake-up calls\u2064 to the importance of responsible\u2062 firearm \u2063ownership. It is essential for gun owners to take \u200ball necessary precautions to secure their weapons, especially when \u2063children are present.\u200b Personal responsibility, education, and adhering to existing laws are crucial for ensuring the safety\u2063 and well-being of our\u200d society.<\/p>\n<p>As for the man in Fort Wayne facing felony charges, \u200bthe legal system will determine his fate. Yet, this incident should serve as a reminder to all individuals to prioritize safety \u200dand responsibility when it comes to firearms, particularly in relation to \u200cthe welfare \u200dof children. Only through a collective effort towards responsible gun \u200downership can we\u2063 hope to prevent tragic incidents like this one from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 2-year-old boy in Fort Wayne, Indiana, accidentally shot Justin T. Wiley, 32, in the back. 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