JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Department of Children and Families has opened a child death investigation as to the circumstances that led to the shooting death of a 2-year-old boy.
According to family, Jayden Piedra got hold of a gun in a Westside apartment, where the family was visiting last weekend, and accidentally shot himself.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said its investigation is ongoing.
No one has been charged in the case.
DCF spokesman John Harrell said parents and caretakers have a responsibility to make sure firearms in the home are secured.
Jayden’s funeral is this weekend.