Parent arrested in Michigan after firearm incident at kindergarten
29 september 2026 в 08:37
A parent was arrested after a loaded gun was found with their child at a daycare in Michigan. Police received a report of the incident on Monday, September 24, after the child was discovered with the weapon at the facility located in Canton.
According to a statement from Canton police, officers quickly arrived on the scene, confiscated the weapon, and began an investigation that led to the arrest of one of the parents. The name of the arrested parent has not been disclosed. The second parent, who was not arrested, is a police officer in a neighboring jurisdiction, confirmed Canton Police Chief Joseph Biali.
The incident occurred at the «Kids World» Early Learning Center. According to the daycare director, staff noticed the child had a gun when he pulled it out of his backpack. The weapon was reportedly in a holster. After the gun was discovered, daycare staff took measures to secure it.
The center’s director noted that, fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. Following the event, the child’s family will no longer attend the daycare to ensure the safety of all children and staff. Canton police continue to investigate, and the case will be forwarded to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for further review after the investigation is completed. It remains unclear how the child gained access to the loaded firearm. Police assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to safety related to the incident.
According to a statement from Canton police, officers quickly arrived on the scene, confiscated the weapon, and began an investigation that led to the arrest of one of the parents. The name of the arrested parent has not been disclosed. The second parent, who was not arrested, is a police officer in a neighboring jurisdiction, confirmed Canton Police Chief Joseph Biali.
The incident occurred at the «Kids World» Early Learning Center. According to the daycare director, staff noticed the child had a gun when he pulled it out of his backpack. The weapon was reportedly in a holster. After the gun was discovered, daycare staff took measures to secure it.
The center’s director noted that, fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. Following the event, the child’s family will no longer attend the daycare to ensure the safety of all children and staff. Canton police continue to investigate, and the case will be forwarded to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for further review after the investigation is completed. It remains unclear how the child gained access to the loaded firearm. Police assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to safety related to the incident.
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