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Florida Parents Charged After Twins Injured in Unsecured Gun Incident

Florida Parents Charged After Twins Injured in Unsecured Gun Incident

The tragic incident involving four-year-old twin boys has led to the arrest of their parents in Florida. Authorities reported that the twins allegedly shot themselves with an unsecured firearm found in their home.

Understanding the Incident

Keishara Goodrum, aged 39, faces two counts of child neglect with great bodily harm. Her partner, Maurice Bright, 40, has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that both children were taken to Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital for treatment. They remain in critical but stable condition, according to an official statement from the sheriff’s office.

Timeline of Events

Authorities initially responded to AdventHealth East Orlando after being notified about two boys with gunshot wounds. Their parents transported them to the hospital, which led to the investigation.

According to the arrest affidavit, the parents reported they had not witnessed the shooting. However, both heard a loud