Father, girlfriend arrested on child abuse charges in Glendale
Father, girlfriend arrested on child abuse charges in Glendale after boy accidentally shoots himself KTAR.com
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Father and Girlfriend Arrested for Child Abuse and Endangerment After Child Shoots Himself
PHOENIX — A father and his girlfriend were arrested on child abuse and endangerment charges after his 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself in Glendale, authorities said Thursday.
Officers responded to a home near 67th Avenue and Camelback Road around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday and found the boy with a gunshot wound to his chest, according to arrest documents.
Kevin Lavell Rhymes, 44, told police that he was working on a car outside when he heard a shot in the master bedroom and ran inside.
His girlfriend, 31-year-old Laquasha Lachell Sebastian, was sleeping in the bedroom and called 911 before helping the boy until first responders arrived.
Officers on scene noticed several live rifle rounds and weapons scattered through the house, including the bedroom where the child shot himself, arrest documents said.
A weapon belonging to Sebastian was found on the bed, but investigators quickly determined it wasn’t used in the shooting. Parts of another gun were found near the bed and matched a weapon that was found in the backyard that belonged to Rhymes, who is a prohibited possessor.
Rhymes and Sebastian were taken to the Glendale Police Department for questioning and were subsequently arrested. Both suspects were scheduled to have their initial court appearances on Thursday.
The child was taken to a hospital for emergency surgery and was upgraded to stable condition.
History of Service Calls at Glendale Home Where Child Shot Himself
The shooting wasn’t the first time police had been called to Rhymes’ home.
There were a number of calls dating to January 2023, according to arrest documents.
Multiple times, police were called to the home for domestic violence issues between Rhymes and Sebastian.
During one of those occasions, officers warned the adults about letting children play with guns after the victim was seen holding a weapon. The Department of Child Services was contacted after that incident.
In another instance, the boy and a dog were found at a nearby grocery store after they were left at home unattended.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- Indicator: Number of children affected by abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violence
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
- Indicator: Mortality rate due to unintentional injuries
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
– Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
– Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article mentions indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
– Indicator: Number of children affected by abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violence (related to Target 16.2)
– Indicator: Mortality rate due to unintentional injuries (related to Target 3.4)
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children | Number of children affected by abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violence |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being | Mortality rate due to unintentional injuries |
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