(CNN) - A 3-year-old boy in a small Michigan town was killed over the weekend when he accidentally shot himself in the head with a gun he found on the closet floor of his home.

The shooting death will undoubtedly renew the debate about gun safety, particularly after the boy's father took to Facebook calling for it.

The incident took place Sunday at a home in Dundee, near the Ohio border.

Police said Damon Holbrook discovered the gun, which belonged to a family friend who was living in the house.

Authorities told CNN affiliate WXYZ that the family friend, Joshua Greenhill, had a concealed pistol license and he put the .40 caliber handgun in the closet. It was loaded, with a bullet in the chamber -- but was not locked.

Three other children were in the house at the time.

Greenhill, was charged with careless discharge of a firearm -- a misdemeanor which carries a sentence of up to 2 years in prison or a fine of $2,000. He didn't speak to reporters after his court appearance Monday.

"We are working on a more serious charge at this time. We have not completed our investigation," Dundee police Chief David Uhl told reporters. "You have got to get more diligent with the guns. Be a lot safer with them."

'My boy would still be here'

After the shooting, Damon's father, Brian Holbrook, posted this message on Facebook: "I have nothing wrong with guns it's with this country was built on. I will still support the Second Amendment.

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/20/us/michigan-boy-accidental-shooting

HenryQuest: Greenhill, was charged with careless discharge of a firearm -- a misdemeanor which carries a sentence of up to 2 years in prison or a fine of $2,000.

Just 2 years or a fine of $2000, this is appalling!!! How can such judgment serve as deterrent to others?

HenryQuest: After the shooting, Damon's father, Brian Holbrook, posted this message on Facebook: "I have nothing wrong with guns it's with this country was built on. I will still support the Second Amendment.

Whoever live by gun shall surely die by the gun.

9ja pikin no fit shoot himself.. He go first point am to somebody and shoot to see the outcome

R2bees: 9ja pikin no fit shoot himself.. He go first point am to somebody and shoot to see the outcome

#FACT

nerodenero: Just 2 years or a fine of $2000, this is appalling!!! How can such judgment serve as deterrent to others?
Whoever live by gun shall surely die by the gun.

There's nothing wrng wit the court's resolution, since the owner of the gun neither shot the boy nor did he tel him to shoot himself. the boy died out of his carelessnes, so lf l were to be the jurist l'd ve set the innocent man free.

dplomaticVal:

There's nothing wrng wit the court's resolution, since the owner of the gun neither shot the boy nor did he tel him to shoot himself. the boy died out of his carelessnes, so lf l were to be the jurist l'd ve set the innocent man free.

even if he gave the kid gun as toy

....... Booked

nerodenero: Just 2 years or a fine of $2000, this is appalling!!! How can such judgment serve as deterrent to others?
Whoever live by gun shall surely die by the gun.

what the nonsense are u ranting abt?
Did he murder the boy?
This is purely negligence, and i dnt want to biliv u wanted him to be shot or hanged!!

Heaven or Hell or Reincarnation?

front page thins!, space booked .

R2bees: even if he gave the kid gun as toy

is there anywhere in the article that says that?

The parent or the guardian of the lil boy needs to be sued ,RIP boy

that is the result of action films.

that is the result of action films.

smothly: The parent or the guardian of the lil boy needs to be sued ,RIP boy

Why ? The the Dad play with the gun with the son. I hope you know accidents like such occur with other appliances eg irons, boiling water, fridge etc My Dad had a gun in the house and at 5 I knew guns kill. I saw where it was concealed around 12 and handled it clean. I turn 21 and when I ain't around my uncle chances on the gun and says it's not safe here and takes it (BS) as if we were litgle kids. Seriously, if I was present that gun ain't gonna no nowhere.

The problem isn't with the GUN, its with a stupid man putting a loaded gun within the reach of kids.
It could have happened with a very sharp knife.

As much as I believe there should be more gun control, I think this case really does not do justice to the cause

Dis is wat nigeria call work of d devil.

Things like this should be keep away from children. Arrest the child parent

Na wa oooo..
..
All izz well!

HenryQuest: (CNN) - A 3-year-old boy in a small Michigan town was killed over the weekend when he accidentally shot himself in the head with a gun he found on the closet floor of his home.

The shooting death will undoubtedly renew the debate about gun safety, particularly after the boy's father took to Facebook calling for it.

The incident took place Sunday at a home in Dundee, near the Ohio border.

Police said Damon Holbrook discovered the gun, which belonged to a family friend who was living in the house.

Authorities told CNN affiliate WXYZ that the family friend, Joshua Greenhill, had a concealed pistol license and he put the .40 caliber handgun in the closet. It was loaded, with a bullet in the chamber -- but was not locked.

Three other children were in the house at the time.

Greenhill, was charged with careless discharge of a firearm -- a misdemeanor which carries a sentence of up to 2 years in prison or a fine of $2,000. He didn't speak to reporters after his court appearance Monday.

"We are working on a more serious charge at this time. We have not completed our investigation," Dundee police Chief David Uhl told reporters. "You have got to get more diligent with the guns. Be a lot safer with them."

'My boy would still be here'

After the shooting, Damon's father, Brian Holbrook, posted this message on Facebook: "[size=20pt]I have nothing wrong with guns it's with this country was built on. I will still support the Second Amendment.[/size]

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/20/us/michigan-boy-accidental-shooting

True American. It is our right. Screw Obama and his STUPPID asss D they can't take it away from us, no way

Lawd!! Poor kid. RIP babe. All these oyinbos playing with guns. Nawa oh

Uyi Iredia:

Why ? The the Dad play with the gun with the son. I hope you know accidents like such occur with other appliances eg irons, boiling water, fridge etc My Dad had a gun in the house and at 5 I knew guns kill. I saw where it was concealed around 12 and handled it clean. I turn 21 and when I ain't around my uncle chances on the gun and says it's not safe here and takes it (BS) as if we were litgle kids. Seriously, if I was present that gun ain't gonna no nowhere.

am speechless

Who cares, even the father doesn't. American love guns, they should live with the consequences. Next story please.

dplomaticVal:

There's nothing wrng wit the court's resolution, since the owner of the gun neither shot the boy nor did he tel him to shoot himself. the boy died out of his carelessnes, so lf l were to be the jurist l'd ve set the innocent man free.

the carelessness is on the man's part. he loaded a gun and didn't lock and he also left it carelessly in the toilet. he suppose to know that there are children in that house. don't blame the kid pls

*******open mouth wide*********
rip lil kid

Who send am?

Could be suicide you know... Really sad..

Thank God the boy z underaged. He z going to heaven. No judgement. Oluwa seun.

Ninilowo: Thank God the boy z underaged. He z going to heaven. No judgement. Oluwa seun.

who told you that rubbish ? nigerians smdh

obadiah777: looks like a demon. good thing he blew his noodles off. he would have grown up to be a kkk member

Idiott racist we see you