NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 17, 2026Los Angeles
Two-Year-Old Dies in Accidental Shooting in Highland
A two-year-old child died after accidentally shooting themselves with a handgun found in a home in Highland. The child's mother and her partner have been arrested and are being held on $1.35 million bail each on suspicion of felony child abuse.
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This incident resulted in a child fatality and the subsequent arrest of two adults, triggering a criminal investigation and the of a second child in the home.
Key Facts
- A two-year-old child died after accidentally shooting themselves with a handgun found between sofa cushions.
- The incident occurred on Victoria Avenue near Pacific Street in Highland at approximately 5:27 p.m. on a Thursday.
- Jamaria Cobb and Armand Bright were arrested on suspicion of felony child abuse resulting in great bodily injury or death.
- Bail for both Cobb and Bright is set at $1.35 million each.
- Both suspects are currently held at the Central Detention Center.
- A second child present in the home was placed into protective custody by the Department of Children and Family Services.
- Responding deputies performed CPR on the child before medical personnel arrived.
Who's Mentioned
personJamaria Cobb“Mother of the child, arrested on suspicion of felony child abuse.”locationHighland“City where the incident occurred.”personArmand Bright“Partner of Jamaria Cobb, arrested on suspicion of felony child abuse.”organizationDepartment of Children and Family Services“Agency that took a second child into protective custody.”organizationSan Bernardino County Sheriff's Department“Law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”