Sunday, July 19, 2026 -A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch at a home in Highland, Southern California.
According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, the
incident occurred on Thursday. Deputies responded to the residence and
immediately began life-saving efforts before the child was rushed to a nearby
hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said the child's mother, 20-year-old Jamaria
Cobb, and her 52-year-old boyfriend, Armand Bright, were inside the home when
the shooting happened. Following a preliminary investigation, both adults were
arrested on felony child abuse charges. They are being held on bail set at
$1.35 million as the investigation continues
Police also confirmed that another child was present in the
home at the time of the incident and has since been placed in the custody of
Child and Family Services. The identity of the deceased child has not been
released by authorities.
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