Loaded Gun Found With Toddler at Canton Daycare; Parent Taken Into Custody
A teacher at a Canton daycare found a toddler with a loaded gun on Monday morning. The firearm was safely recovered, and no one was injured. One parent has been taken into custody as the investigation is ongoing.
Detroit, MI, September 28, 2026 —
A loaded firearm was discovered with a toddler at a daycare facility in Canton on Monday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation and the custody of one parent. The incident occurred without injury to any individuals present at the establishment.
According to reports, a teacher at the Canton daycare located the firearm in the possession of a young child. The gun was described as loaded. Authorities were alerted to the situation, and the firearm was safely recovered by responding officials.
No injuries were reported among the children, staff, or any other individuals at the daycare during the incident. Details regarding how the loaded weapon came to be at the facility or in the child’s possession have not been released.
As a result of the discovery, one parent has been taken into custody. The specific identity of the parent and any charges they may face are not yet available. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the loaded gun being found at the daycare is active and continuing.
The name of the daycare facility and the teacher involved were not immediately provided. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Megan Lee on www.wxyz.com, see more information here.
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