Florida Tragedy: Family Hides Truth After Toddler’s Fatal Shooting

According to the authorities in Florida, a family is being accused of covering up an unintentional shooting that occurred when a teenager accidentally shot and killed a man who was 21 years old.

By the 18th of April, the Gainesville Police Department announced that two individuals had been charged in connection with the death of Bernard Carter III.

An earlier news release from the police department stated that on March 24, officers responded to a call they received about a victim who had been shot at an apartment complex. According to the police, witnesses told authorities that Carter entered the flat of his family members and stated that he had been shot before entering the residence.

It was many days after the shooting that he passed away from his injuries, according to the police. He was transferred to a hospital by the police.

To gather information on the incident, the detectives sought out the general public. However, after they received a tip from an unknown source, they discovered that their initial interpretation of what had occurred was incorrect, as stated by the investigators.

According to the authorities, what truly took place was that a little child had access to a firearm that was not secured. According to the police, the toddler picked up the gun and mistakenly accidentally fired it, which resulted in Carter being injured.

“Adults within the home knew what occurred, but chose to cover up the incident and actively misled law enforcement about the events surrounding Carter’s death for multiple weeks,” the police stated. “The incident was completely concealed from law enforcement.” Additionally, as a result of this, the toddler and two other juvenile witnesses were deprived of the opportunity to receive essential crisis-related services.

As of right now, the authorities have announced that they are going to charge Carter’s mother and brother with two charges of child abuse as well as tampering with a witness. In addition, the brother is being charged with perjury and tampering with evidence, according to the police.

The mother’s attorney did not wish to respond to McClatchy News because the case is still being processed. Records from the police and Alachua County indicate that the brother has not yet been taken into custody since the incident.

According to what his family stated in his obituary, Carter, who was popularly known as Man Man, “loved to play video games, listen to music, and spend time with family and friends.”

He was known for stating, “Let me get that there!” as his favorite saying. Additionally, he enjoyed calling everyone “Jit,” according to his family. If you own a firearm, it is important to keep it locked up in a secure position that is out of the reach of children. Additionally, you should never handle a loaded firearm in your own house.

The University of Florida is located in Gainesville, which is located in the northern part of Florida.