Imagine your young child is playing in your own yard, and finds a gun.

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This is what happened to a young boy in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Have you had a talk with your kids about gun safety? What should they do if they find a gun? What about a knife or some sort of drugs, needles, etc?

According to My Stateline a young boy way playing on the 1800 block of Dewey in Beloit when he found a loaded gun, pretty scary.

Thankfully no kids were hurt when this loaded weapon was found. After this unfortunate situation took place, Beloit Police are asking to speak with kids about what the proper steps would be if they find a weapon.  Touching a weapon could have tragic results and when the police investigate, have extra prints on the weapon could be a problem.

If you find a weapon, here are numbers you can call:

  • Rockford - (815) 966-2900
  • Beloit - (608) 364-6801
  • Loves Park - (815) 654-5015
  • Machesney Park - (815) 654-5015

 

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