Eastlake father pleads guilty months after toddler fatally shoots self with loose gun
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM · 1 min read
EASTLAKE, Ohio — An Eastlake father pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son, who fatally shot himself after getting hold of an unsecured firearm inside the family’s home.