Robert McCoy, the stepfather of 4-year-old Jasper Smith who died from a gunshot wound, has been arrested and faces manslaughter charges. The incident occurred in Lewiston, Maine, on May 17, when Jasper was found with a gunshot wound to the head and later died at the hospital. Family sources indicated that the boy had found McCoy's pistol. Following the tragedy, an investigation revealed unsafe living conditions, prompting the removal of two other children from the household. Both McCoy and Jasper's mother, Mikayla Smith, were subsequently arrested.
Family members stated that the boy accidentally shot himself with McCoy's 9 mm pistol, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding Jasper's death.
The investigation into Jasper's death revealed alarming conditions in the home, leading to the removal of two other children by DHHS.
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