A Michigan police cadet had to disarm a 5-year-old child with a loaded handgun at a Battle Creek home on Saturday.
According to a report by WWMT, the Battle Creek police encountered a tense situation when a cadet went to serve a subpoena at a residence. A child opened the door holding a large knife, prompting the cadet to call for backup and request an adult. Surprisingly, the child returned with a loaded gun instead.
Backup arrived after the cadet had disarmed the kid, and two men and a woman were taken to police headquarters for questioning.
Due to the presence of the loaded weapon and what was described as “deplorable” living conditions, five children from 6 months to 8 years old were removed from the home and placed under the care of Child Protective Services.
Authorities uncovered multiple code violations at the residence, including unsanitary living conditions, hazardous electrical setups, absence of smoke detectors, unauthorized construction work, non-functional vehicles, and excessive junk and debris accumulation.
One of the children was taken to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital because of health concerns and was transferred to a hospital in Kalamazoo.
The city of Battle Creek condemned the home because of its condition, and police are pursuing weapons and neglect charges through the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office, WXMI said.
