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Escambia Man Charged With Leaving Gun Within Reach Of Shot Toddler
March 22, 2014
An Escambia County man has been charged in connection with the self-inflicted shooting death of his son after leaving a gun within his reach.
Sheldon Cleavon Salter, 28, was charged with culpable negligence in the death of his 2 year old son on March 1. The Escambia Count Sheriff’s Office said Salter left a loaded firearm within the reach of the child, making him capable of inflicting the injury that resulted in his death. Salter was also charged with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia in the incident which occurred in the 1500 block of Fairfield Drive.
Salter was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $17,500 bond.
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3 Responses to “Escambia Man Charged With Leaving Gun Within Reach Of Shot Toddler”
Unless somebody know the blame of causing your child’s death you will never understand what it’s like to be dead inside.
So sad. I feel sure he never wanted to witness his son’s death just bad choices. Prayers for all.
oh that PROBATION will fix him!!!