Jury convicts dad of involuntary manslaughter in son's death
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A Detroit father has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his son who was shot by an older sister with a loaded gun found unsecured in a bedroom closet.
Prosecutors say a jury on Thursday also found the man guilty of child abuse and several weapons charges. He was acquitted of a more serious second-degree murder charge. He'll be sentenced July 21.
The 9-year-old boy was shot Nov. 9. He and his 11-year-old sister were visiting their father. The girl testified Wednesday that the siblings were acting out a video game and she had the shotgun when it fired.
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She was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for her testimony. The Associated Press isn't naming the family members so as not to identify the girl.