According to an affidavit, Jackson told investigators Butler left the AR-15 in her bedroom on a box covered with clothes while they went to get food.

The toddler and his four-year-old brother were home with their uncle at the time of the incident.

Records show the uncle told police he fell asleep but woke up when he heard a gunshot and the four-year-old saying his brother was shot in the head.

Officers found another AR-15 and a pistol in the home during a search, along with a backpack of marijuana, the affidavit said.

Police said Jackson knew Butler brought the gun into the home and left it unsecured in the bedroom.

He’s charged with negligent homicide, felon in possession of a handgun, possession of a controlled substance, and other crimes, records show.

Jackson is charged with negligent homicide.

Source – Fox13