Ex-Con Fiancé Charged After 4-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself in Houston

Child Critically Injured in Accidental Shooting

• 💔 A four-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a gun he found in an apartment.
• 📍 The incident occurred on Fugquway Street in Southeast Houston.

Suspect and Charges

• 👨‍⚖️ The gun reportedly belonged to the mother's fiancé, 26-year-old Nicholas Zapeda Kintania, a convicted felon prohibited from owning firearms.
• criminal record includes convictions for aggravated assault, DWI, and evading arrest.
• 💰 Prosecutors are seeking a $500,000 bond for Zapeda Kintania.

Gun Safety Measures

• 🔒 Law enforcement officials, like Harris County Constable Alan Rosen, are emphasizing the importance of gun safety and offering free gun locks to the public.
• 🏠 Recommendations include using gun safes, particularly those with biometric fingerprint access, and ensuring firearms are properly secured.
• ⚠️ The CDC reports that firearms are the leading cause of death for children under 18 in the United States.