Father charged after 4-year-old son shoots himself in deadly accident
A New Jersey man whose 4-year-old son shot himself in a deadly accident this month is now facing criminal charges.
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Feb 20, 2020, 10:18 AM
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A New Jersey man whose 4-year-old son shot himself in a deadly accident this month is now facing criminal charges.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday that Andrew Mack has been charged with child endangerment and a weapons offense.
First responders found 4-year-old Lincoln Mack on Feb. 7 at the family's house.
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Investigators allege Andrew Mack was asleep in a bedroom with a loaded .9mm handgun next to him when his son took the weapon and went into another room.
Andrew Mack is scheduled for an initial court appearance today.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
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