Should Father Be Charged with Child Endangerment? 

Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters on Friday that he will check with the Southern Regional Commander to verify the details of the case. He added that if the information proves accurate, the individual is not fit to be a licensed gunholder. Commissioner Williams mentioned that he will recommend to the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board that the individual’s license be revoked.

ComPol Williams responded to a question involving a reportedly intoxicated father and his 5-year-old son. The incident occurred in Hopkins Village in mid-May and was reported by the child’s mother earlier this month. According to reports, the father arrived home intoxicated, woke their son, and gave him a firearm. He reportedly took the boy outside to teach him how to handle the gun, during which the terrified child reportedly wet himself.

The father then took the boy to the bathroom while the mother discreetly hid the firearm in their vehicle. We understand that the man is yet to be charged.