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Father admits leaving handgun within reach of young daughters before toddler fatally shot baby sister

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A Kansas father admitted he left a handgun within reach of his young daughters before his 3-year-old child fatally shot her 1-year-old sister inside the family’s Wichita home, according to court records and a police affidavit.

Michael Tejeda, 26, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and two counts of aggravated child endangerment in connection with the February 2025 shooting, according to Sedgwick County court records.

As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors dropped a more serious charge of first-degree murder committed during the commission of a felony.

The shooting happened Feb. 28 at the family’s home in Wichita. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Wichita-based ABC affiliate KAKE, Tejeda called 911 after the shooting and told dispatchers his older daughter had shot his younger daughter.

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Authorities said Tejeda later admitted he had fallen asleep while watching the children while their mother was away from the home. Investigators said he told police he had been carrying a handgun in a prop holster that did not properly secure the firearm.

Tejeda told investigators he eventually removed the handgun and placed it on the mantel above the living room fireplace before going into a bedroom to change clothes, according to the affidavit.

“I knew better, should’ve put it somewhere else,” Tejeda told investigators, according to court documents.

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Moments later, Tejeda told police he heard a loud bang and saw his 3-year-old daughter crying before discovering the 1-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the head on a couch in the living room.

“He went into the living room and found [the 1-year-old] with a gunshot wound to her head while she was lying on the couch,” the affidavit states. “Tejeda said he found his firearm lying on the couch next to [the child].”

Investigators said Tejeda acknowledged his older daughter had previously shown curiosity about the firearm before the shooting.

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The surviving child was later taken to a child advocacy center for a forensic interview, according to the affidavit. Authorities said the girl did not discuss the shooting during the interview.

Both prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to recommend a midrange sentence under Kansas guidelines, with the sentences running consecutively, according to local NBC affiliate KSNW.

Tejeda is scheduled to be sentenced July 9.

Representatives for both the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and Wichita Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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Murphy: Trump Is Building the Ballroom Because He Doesn’t Think He’s Going Anywhere

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Tuesday on MS NOW’s “Deadline,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) made the unfounded claim that President Donald Trump was building the White House ballroom because “he doesn’t think he’s going anywhere.”

The post Murphy: Trump Is Building the Ballroom Because He Doesn’t Think He’s Going Anywhere appeared first on Breitbart.

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Beto O’Rourke: ‘Talarico Will Be the 51st Vote in the U.S. Senate’

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Wednesday on MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX), a failed U.S. Senate and presidential candidate, predicted U.S. Senate candidate State Rep. James Talarico (D) would “be the 51st vote in the U.S. Senate.”

The post Beto O’Rourke: ‘Talarico Will Be the 51st Vote in the U.S. Senate’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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Josh Allen surprises kids at recess and the reaction from young Bills fans is pure joy

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Josh Allen is one of the most recognizable players in the NFL today, especially in the Buffalo community.

No matter how young or old you may be in West New York, you know Allen when you see him.

A prime example of the love and respect Allen has gotten as the Bills’ MVP quarterback was on display when he visited a school full of kids waiting to see their favorite player on Wednesday.

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The Bills’ social media team showed the moment Allen surprised kids at recess.

“Hi, guys!” Allen yelled over the fence.

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“It’s Josh Allen!” the kids screamed as they ran to the fence to great Allen. Some of the taller students were able to jump to give Allen a high-five, but everyone got a chance to meet the quarterback.

“Yes, I’m Josh Allen. That’s me!” he said, high-fiving all the kids on the turf field he visited.

“You’re my favorite football player,” many of them said.

Allen quickly jumped into a game with the kids, the classic, “I’m thinking of a number between 1–100,” which they started to quickly shout out. Allen was thinking of his jersey number, No. 17, which a few of the kids were wearing during the sunny day.

One of the kids finally called out 17, and the group went crazy as Allen confirmed it was his number.

While Allen has always been one to impact the Buffalo community, he recently became a father himself with his wife, actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld.

Steinfeld gave birth to their baby girl last month, and Allen noted already feeling the effects of fatherhood on a daily basis.

“I think it definitely changes the mindset a little bit. I am very excited,” He said, via the team’s website. “I do think this is going to be the best version of myself in all aspects in my professional career and my personal life. …That ‘want to win’ will never change. The ‘why I want to do it’ has.”

Allen added that he wants to show his family, especially his daughter, how hard you need to work to accomplish your dreams and goals.

Allen’s work ethic has never been questioned since the Bills drafted him in the first round out of Wyoming in 2018. Yet a Super Bowl appearance, despite Allen’s greatness and Buffalo’s success, has remained out of reach since he entered the league.

However, Allen’s spirit has never wavered, and no matter what happens on the field, he has always worn his heart on his sleeve during events like these with kids.

Kids who will always remember the day they met their favorite player.

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