DETROIT (WWJ) - A Detroit man has been charged after a teenager was shot with an unsecured gun earlier this week.
It happened July 14 at a home along Kercheval near McClellan on the city's east side. Police say 26-year-old Geris Edward Gordon's 18-year-old brother was with a 13-year-old neighbor, when they found the weapon.
The boy was handling the gun when it discharged — shooting Gordon's brother in the wrist. He was privately transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Gordon has been charged with Firearms – Safe Storage Violations – Premises Under Individual's Control – Minor Present and Injured Self or Another, which carries a 5-year maximum penalty.
"I am again asking gun owners to safely store their weapons inside their homes - or wherever they have their weapons. This is not a hard ask and compliance is very simple," said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy.
Gordon was arraigned on July 16 in 36th District Court and given a $25,000 personal bond. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for July 25, and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for August 1.
