Detroit Man Charged in Shooting of Brother. His Unsecured Gun Was Fired by Boy, 13.

Geris Edward Gordon

Geris Edward Gordon, 26, of Detroit, has been charged with failing to properly secure his gun after a 13-year-old neighbor fired the weapon, striking Gordon's 18-year-old brother in the wrist.

The incident occurred on Monday around 5:20 p.m. in an apartment in the 9100 block of Kercheval Street in Detroit.

Gordon’s 13-year-old neighbor was in the apartment handling the firearm when it discharged, injuring Gordon's brother, who was later treated at the hospital.

Gordon faces charges of firearms – safe storage violations – premises under individual’s control – minor present and injured self or another.

“I am again asking gun owners to safely store their weapons inside their homes — or wherever they have their weapons. This is not a hard ask, and compliance is very simple,” said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy in a statement.

Gordon was arraigned on Wednesday before Detroit 36th District Magistrate Judge Laura Echartea, who set a $25,000 personal bond, meaning he did not have to post any money.

A preliminary examination is scheduled for Aug. 1 at 8:45 a.m.