's heartbreaking to hear about something like this happening at children football, something like this happening to a child,  Bowman said.  It's a tragedy to see this happen. 

McGuinness said the city is working to address the ongoing violence. When asked whether initiatives tied to the Pontiac City Council's declaration of gun violence as a public health emergency a few months ago are working, he pointed to new efforts underway.

 City council has continued to be proactive, we've been working in recent weeks with them to develop a gun violence prevention task force. Because we want to keep moving that needle, we want to keep really infusing into the community strategies that are working,  McGuinness said.

WXYZ Mayor Mike McGuinness

7 News Detroit stopped by the family's apartment Wednesday on Maynard Court near University Drive, where the boy's mother and grandmother were home. They were not interested in speaking, saying the family is grieving.

It is unclear whether anyone will face charges, but anyone found guilty of violating safe storage laws in Michigan could face up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office provides free gun locks at their offices.

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