Phillip Jackson

Memphis Commercial Appeal

A man is charged with reckless homicide and aggravated child neglect after his pistol went off, fatally striking his son on Sept. 30 while sitting on the front porch steps, Memphis police say.

Argel Hernandez, 32, and his son Angel Hernandez, 3, were both suffering from gun shot wounds upon the officers arrival, police say. The father suffered from a gunshot wound to his leg while the child was transported to LeBonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition.

The incident happened at 891 North Highland Street. Police responded around 2:45 p.m.

The child was later pronounced dead, police say.

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