Anthony Smith, 24, was charged with two counts of endangering the life of a child and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, after two children in his home were injured by a stray bullet that came from the oven.

Apparently Anthony Smith decided the oven was a safe place to store his loaded weapon.  Unfortunately, a pre-heating oven and gun powder do not mix.

The children’s sister was cooking when she heard loud noises coming from the oven.  Her 4 year old brother began crying after receiving a bullet wound to the leg.  Her 12 year old brother received a wound to his head from flying debris.  The 4 year old remained hospitalized for his bullet wound while the 12 year old boy was treated and released.

It has been reported that Anthony Smith is a convicted felon, having just been recently paroled from prison.  For more information on this story, please click here. 

Tags: Anthony Smith, Gun in Oven

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