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id: 2421bd15a9
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 17:32 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 10:58 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Henrico mother seeks answers after 5-year-old's shooting death

A Henrico mother, Monique Richardson, is demanding answers after her nonverbal 5-year-old son, Qatif, accidentally shot himself with a gun left out at a friend's apartment.

Section: [Public Safety](/richmond/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Monique Richardson](/richmond/wiki/monique-richardson.md)

## Coverage

- [WTVR CBS 6](https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/henrico-mom-wants-accountability-nov-5-2026), 2026-11-05 17:32 EST: Henrico mom wants accountability after son’s death: 'Put your gun up’'
- [Henrico Citizen](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-mom-wants-accountability-after-sons-death-put-your-gun-up/), 2026-11-06 10:58 EST: Henrico mom wants accountability after son’s death: 'Put your gun up’'

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