OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha police are investigating how a 5-year-old boy got ahold of an unsecured gun over the weekend , accidentally shooting himself with it.

It happened near 14th and Fort streets Sunday afternoon. Officers arrested 28-year-old Trae Colvin on multiple child neglect charges and cited 27-year-old Gabriella Gutierrez for misdemeanor neglect.

While police say the child's injuries are non-life-threatening, the case is underscoring the importance of gun safety and proper storage.

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Over the last year we have reported on tragic incidents where young kids have died after guns were left unsecured in homes, we've also seen close calls.

"Some research has been done that estimates as many as 5 million kids live in homes with unsecured firearms that are lo

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