Brunswick man arrested in connection to death of four-year-old

GLYNN COUNTY, Fla. — Joshua Codogan, of Brunswick, has been arrested for the death of a four-year-old who apparently shot himself, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Around 7:23 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to the Southeast Georgia Health System after reports of someone being shot. Officers found a child in critical condition with a gunshot wound.

The kid was taken to UF Shands Hospital in Jacksonville where he later died.

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According to police, the investigation revealed the shooting happened at a residence on Habersham Street. The child had been left unattended in a car with an unsecured gun.

GCPD arrested 25-year-old Codogan, the boyfriend of the child’s mother. He faces charges of murder in the 2nd degree and tampering with evidence.

The child’s mother told Action News Jax his name was Aiden Cooper.

A local gun shop owner is stressing how important it is to be a responsible gun owner.

“One of the first things you want to do as a gun owner is to ensure that your children know what to do if a gun is inadvertently found unattended, and that’s get away from it. Get to an adult. Let an adult know so that the gun can be secured,” Robert Bruton said.

If you know anything about the incident, contact the police.

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