2-year-old put loaded gun in mouth at Virginia daycare, state records say
Fading2 outlets reported this in 4 reports over 2 days - a further 2 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere
original reportingcopies
Sat, 17 October 2026peak 3 reports on Sat, 17 October 2026Tue, 20 October 2026
What it is about
Martha EvansKelsey JonesScripps News GroupVirginia Department Of Social ServicesVirginia Department Of EducationCenter East OnDepartment Of Social ServicesVirginia, United StatesRichmond, Virginia, United StatesSouth Richmond, Virginia, United StatesVirginia daycare
Who published it, and when
How it spread - 2 original reports, 2 reprints
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- wtkr.com14:09first to report
A 2-year-old gained access to a loaded gun at a Richmond, Virginia, daycare and put the firearm in their mouth before placing it on a table near five other children.
2 reprints
- wcpo.com17 Oct, 14:09their copy
- krtv.com17 Oct, 14:09their copy
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- The Hill13:42Virginia daycare temporarily shut down after 2-year-old allegedly put director's loaded gun in mouth
The state said the administrator regularly brought the gun to work with her and that it was often left within childrens' reach.