The Brief A toddler was found in possession of a loaded firearm at a daycare on Monday. Canton police responded to the business and are now investigating. It's not clear how the toddler got ahold of the handgun.



Police have secured a firearm that was found in a toddler's possession at a local daycare in Southeast Michigan.

Canton police responded to the daycare on Monday and have since initiated an investigation.

Toddler found with handgun

What we know:

Canton police said officers had been dispatched to a daycare on Monday morning after receiving a report of a toddler that had been found in possession of a loaded firearm.

The weapon has since been secured and an investigation is now underway.

A report will be sent to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office after the probe is wrapped up.

What they're saying:

 The Canton Police Department wishes to assure the community that there is no ongoing threat associated with this incident. The Canton Police Department remains committed to thoroughly investigating all weapons-related offenses, taking these matters with the utmost seriousness. 


What we don't know:

It's not clear how the toddler got ahold of the weapon or whose handgun it was.

Police also declined to identify the daycare where it was found.

FOX 2 has reached out to law enforcement for more details.

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