e happened again,  Clark said.

But as the numbers continue to rise, they emphasize more needs to happen.

 This is the next phase of gun safety: legislation, violence interruption through de-escalation and safely securing gun locks,  Clark stated.  And we have got to be focused on all three. 

Bellefontaine Neighbors Police did say an adult man was taken into custody as part of the investigation into suspected Child Endangerment, Second Degree. That man has since been released pending a warrant from the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Residents who need a firearm safety lock can go to their local police department, many local library branches or the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to obtain one for free.