Father in Custody After Accidental Shooting Leaves 4-Year-Old in Critical Condition

A 4-year-old child in Cranston, Rhode Island, is in critical condition after allegedly being shot by his father, Michael A. Jones. The incident occurred when Jones accidentally discharged a loaded handgun in a second-floor bedroom, causing a single round to strike his son. Jones, who was previously convicted for felony assault and prohibited from possessing a firearm, has been taken into custody and is facing charges for felony assault, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and firing in a compact area.