Tragedy Strikes as Child Shot in Home | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

A one-year-old boy, Jashawn Butler, died from a gunshot wound in a tragic home accident in east Columbus. His father, Deshawn Butler, claimed he accidentally shot himself while thinking the gun was secured in a safe — but the door was left open, allowing the toddler access. Deshawn fled before police arrived but later turned himself in on unrelated warrants and admitted he and Jashawn were alone in the bedroom. He now faces a felony child endangering charge as investigators piece together how this devastating incident unfolded — a heartbreaking reminder of the deadly risks of firearms around…