He has been charged this week with neglect of a dependent resulting in severe bodily harm and unlawful possession of a handgun. It's worth noting that Justin is prohibited from legally possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions.
From The Huffington Post:
Fort Wayne police officers found Wiley on Sept. 9 suffering from a gunshot wound in his middle to upper back, according to a probable cause affidavit.
He was shot in the home of a woman who has an active protection order against him. Wiley told police he put the gun on a bed before the 2-year-old boy grabbed it and pulled the trigger, according to the affidavit.
The woman told officers she heard the gunshot. Wiley then yelled, “He shot me.”
The child had injuries to his gunpowder-marked right pointer finger, including swelling and blistering, and he repeatedly said “owie” while looking at his finger, according to the affidavit.
Wiley was released on bond following his initial court appearance on Monday.
The Associated Press left a message Thursday at a phone number listed for Wiley seeking comment on the charges. Court records do not list an attorney who can speak on his behalf.
Talk about a horrible environment for a child, right?
Any responsible gun owner understands the importance of securely storing their firearm, far from a child's reach. However, it's evident that this man doesn't exactly uphold the highest standards of lawful conduct.
