By Associated Press - Friday, April 3, 2015

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - A Lake Stevens, Washington, man has pleaded not guilty to reckless endangerment after his 3-year-old son shot himself in the face with the father’s handgun.

The Daily Herald of Everett reports (https://is.gd/ogiXYA) Jon Holzwarth pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor Thursday in Everett District Court.

Judge Anthony Howard says the 47-year-old must be supervised when he visits his son, who is now 4. He also cannot have guns around any children.

Prosecutors say that by leaving a gun within reach of his son, Holzwarth created a substantial risk to the boy.

The boy shot himself in the mouth in November. The bullet lodged in the boy’s upper palate and caused significant damage that required surgery.

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Information from: The Daily Herald, https://www.heraldnet.com

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