A mother in Baton Rouge was taken into custody when her child was discovered with a gunshot injury.

A tragedy unfolded in Louisiana when a 4-year-old boy accidentally shot himself on the morning of March 20. The child's mother, 22-year-old Arieana Scott, was taken into custody as authorities launched an investigation into the incident. It was discovered that the young boy had gained access to an illegally modified handgun, causing critical injuries that landed him in the hospital.

Scott, who has now been booked into East Baton Rouge Prison, faces several charges including improper parental supervision, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of narcotics. The arrest affidavit revealed that the mother claimed she had no knowledge of the gun's presence in her home due to her past criminal record. However, after further questioning, she confessed that the firearm had been in her bedroom closet the whole time. It was a shocking revelation for both the authorities and Scott herself, who was puzzled as to how her child had managed to get a hold of the weapon.

According to reports, the 4-year-old had been playing with the gun, which had been illegally modified with a "Glock switch." This switch, as Baton Rouge Police Chief "TJ" Morse explained, turns a regular handgun into an automatic weapon. It was a dangerous and illegal device that had been banned by the state in 2023. Morse's team of officers were the first to arrive at the scene and immediately started administering medical aid to the child until emergency medical technicians arrived.

The incident occurred at 9:27 a.m. on 2212 69th Avenue, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Scott's initial statement had claimed that she was asleep in her bedroom when she heard a loud noise. She chose to ignore it and went back to sleep, only realizing something was wrong when she woke up and called out for her son. To her horror, she found him lying unresponsive in a pool of blood.

As the investigation continues, the community is left shaken by this tragic event. It serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible gun ownership and proper parental supervision to prevent such heartbreaking accidents from happening in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with the young boy and his family during this difficult time.

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