St. Louis, MO – Police arrested a 36-year-old man Saturday after officers discovered two young children inside a St. Louis home alongside firearms, including one modified to be fully automatic.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 1400 block of East Gano. When officers arrived, they saw a man exit the home acting erratically and refusing to cooperate. Officers then noticed ballistic damage to the residence and, upon further investigation, found a 12-year-old and a 2-year-old lying unresponsive on a couch.
Concerned for the children’s safety, officers entered the residence. The children were later determined to be unharmed and responsive. Inside, officers located two firearms within easy reach of the children. Police said one weapon was fitted with a conversion device, making it fully automatic.
The 36-year-old man was taken into custody and now faces charges of two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of an illegal weapon. Police emphasized that the quick actions of District 6 officers prevented a potentially dangerous outcome.
Authorities did not release the suspect’s name but confirmed that the children are safe. The case remains under investigation.
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