{
  "id": 10604745,
  "title": "Police investigate after toddler pulls out loaded gun at Michigan daycare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/police-investigate-after-toddler-pulls-out-loaded-gun-at-michigan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T03:55:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/28/police-investigate-after-toddler-pulls-out-loaded-gun-at-michigan-daycare"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canton, Michigan (AP) - A toddler accidentally pulled out a loaded pistol during a daycare session in southeast Michigan on Monday. A police officer who is the child's parent was subsequently arrested as authorities investigate the incident. No one was harmed in the event.\n\nAccording to Police Chief Joseph Bialy, the daycare staff acted swiftly to ensure the safety of all children present, despite the shocking nature of the situation. The daycare has already implemented robust security measures but plans to enhance its protocols by inspecting all backpacks.\n\nThe arrested officer, who is not a service gun, is a parent of the toddler involved. According to Bialy, there were no malicious intentions behind the toddler's actions. He emphasized the importance of proper firearm security to prevent such incidents in the future.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}