Police arrested a Tennessee grandmother after her 8-year-old grandson accidentally shot himself with a loaded gun she had left accessible. Miami Herald reports that authorities charged the 48-year-old Gracie Patton Mimms, leaving her 8-year-old grandson, Philip'e Woodardhome alone on (September 14th).
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Details about the tragic shooting of a Tennessee child left alone by his grandmother
According to PEOPLE, Philip'e Woodard was in the care of Gracie Patton Mimms when he accidentally shot himself in her Nashville home. According to the Miami Herald, Mimms allegedly left Woodard at home with his 10-year-old brother and a 16-year-old family friend while she went out to “spend time with friends.” During this time, Woodard accidentally shot himself and later died after arriving at the hospital that same day.
After the shooting, officers discovered four live cartridges in the magazine, court records show. Investigators concluded that Mimm's lack of supervision contributed to her grandson's death.
“Mimms believed she was the person responsible for Phillip'e when she left the house on N. 2nd Street to spend time with friends.” explained the police.
Additionally, Mimms told investigators she knew the gun was in the children's room but assumed it was unloaded, WSMV explained.
What's next for the Tennessee grandmother and details about her arrest?
On October 3, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department announced that Gracie Patton Mimms was charged with criminal homicide and aggravated child neglect in connection with the September death of her grandson Philip'e Woodard.
PEOPLE reveals that online jail records indicate Mimms remains in custody on $150,000 bail. It remains unclear whether she has filed a lawsuit, and no attorney has commented on her situation.
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