Memphis Mother Charged After 6-Year-Old Brings Loaded Gun to School

Mar. 15, 2025

Ke’Erinie King.Photo:Memphis Police Department

Memphis Police Department

A mother in Memphis, Tenn., was arrested and charged after her 6-year-old son brought a loaded gun to his school.

The affidavit stated that the child’s mother, Ke’Erinie King, allegedly admitted it was hers and said she had gotten it from an “unknown person,” per the outlets. Officers later checked the serial number and discovered the weapon was stolen.

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King, 22, was arrested and charged with child abuse and child neglect or endangerment, carrying a weapon on school property, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, the affidavit says, according to the outlets.

Ke’Erinie King mugshot.Memphis Police Department

“We don’t have our guns lying around for kids to just go and easily get them. My grandson went out of his way,” she added. “He pulled up a little chair and got his mom, and he got a hold of that gun.”

“Sometimes, as parents, maybe we need to not let our kids know exactly where we hide our guns, and also when you purchase a gun off the street, make sure that is a clean gun because you don’t know what you’re purchasing off the street these days and where they come from,” continued Williams while speaking about the station.

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“Our priority remains the safety and well-being of all students. We appreciate our community’s support in ensuring a secure learning environment,” the statement continued.

source: people.com