Detroit Dad Convicted Of Manslaughter In Young Son's Shooting Death
The child was shot by and older sister as they played with a shotgun at their father's home.
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The child was shot by and older sister as they played with a shotgun at their father's home.
The girl was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for her testimony.
The 2-year-old girl was last reported in critical condition.
The father pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder, but later withdrew the plea.
The shooting happened at Jellystone Campground in western Michigan.
The two teens, 16 and 17, are now facing attempted murder charges.
Preliminary investigation indicates there was an argument between the victim his girlfriend, Ann Zarras, regarding their ongoing relationship.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found the young man's body in a doorway.
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Police described the gunman as the boyfriend of the mother of the victim's three children.
"We started receiving 911 calls about an individual standing in the freeway, possibly armed with a handgun."
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Police say the gunmen fired more than two dozen shots into the home.
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