Officials said the gun was not loaded when the child took it to school and no threats were made.
The handgun was found in the 7-year-old child’s possession at César E. Chávez Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on May 3, according to the school district. In addition to charging the child's mother, 32-year-old Aubrey Wilson, her fiancee, 29-year-old Chelsea Berkley, is charged with felon in possession of a firearm.
Wilson reportedly told police in an interview Berkley purchased the gun, moved it to the drawer from the bedroom closet and forgot about it.Authorities say Berkley admitted the gun was hers and that she bought it on the street for $150."This demonstrates the seriousness with which we take these cases," said Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker.
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