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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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Why It Matters

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.

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