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Illegal Gun, Accidental Shot, Federal Charges | Alexandria Louisiana News
A federal grand jury indicted Fernando Mejia, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, on gun charges after his 3-year-old child accidentally fired a .40-caliber pistol he illegally possessed, critically injuring another child. Mejia, who had the weapon hidden under a pillow, was already facing local charges for failing to secure the gun and an immigration detainer. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in federal prison — a stark reminder of the deadly consequences when firearms aren’t locked away from children. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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