# Father moves gun across dresser before 6-year-old accidentally shoots sister

> Indiana father convicted after 6-year-old son accidentally shoots younger sister with gun left in safe.
- Title: Father moves gun across dresser before 6-year-old…
- Summary: Indiana father convicted after 6-year-old son accidentally shoots younger sister with gun left in safe. 32-year-old Jacob Grayson convicted of child neglect…
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## Conviction
Indiana jury convicted 32-year-old Jacob Grayson of neglect of a dependent resulting in death of 5-year-old Crystal Rose Grayson.

> The facts of this case and the utter disregard for the safety of these young children make me want to puke
## Key detail
Son found gun in safe with key still in lock before accidentally shooting sister.
## Father's action
Jacob Grayson moved gun across dresser when son found it before leaving key in safe.
## Prosecutor's statement
Prosecutor Eric Hoffman said every parent has absolute duty to protect child from firearm.

> Every parent has an absolute affirmative duty to protect their child
## Mother's status
Kimberly Grayson convicted of same charges with sentencing delayed due to competency concerns.
## Timeline
July 26, 2022: Police responded to home in 2800 block of South Monroe Street for shooting.
## Sister's description
Crystal Rose Grayson described as typical 5-year-old with energetic spirit and infectious smile.
## Sister's interests
Crystal loved watching cartoons with favorite being Olaf from Frozen.
## Home condition
Home described as deplorable with trash and animal feces throughout.
## Children's bedding
Children's mattresses soiled with no bedding.
## Sentencing
Jacob Grayson faces more than 40 years in prison at sentencing on November 12.
## Sister's death
Crystal Rose Grayson died from gunshot wound to head.
## Son's account
6-year-old son said he found gun in parents' bedroom dresser while mom napped.
## Son's action
Son turned key in safe lock, grabbed gun while playing with it.
## Consequence
Son accidentally shot sister with gun before leaving home.
## Key takeaway

32-year-old Jacob Grayson convicted of child neglect after son took gun from safe with key still in lock and killed 5-year-old sister.