COVINGTON, Ky. – A tragic incident in Covington, Kentucky has led to the arrest and charges of the parents of a 2-year-old who was shot and killed earlier this week. The Kenton County commonwealth attorney Rob Sanders has confirmed that both Selena Farrell, 23, and Tashaun Adams, 21, have been taken into custody and charged with manslaughter.
The heartbreaking death of the 2-year-old child, Khalil Adams, occurred when he was accidentally shot and killed by his 3-year-old brother. The circumstances surrounding how the 3-year-old obtained the gun are still under investigation. Both Farrell and Adams are facing second-degree manslaughter charges, with Adams also being charged with hindering prosecution. Farrell, in addition to manslaughter, has been charged with a probation violation, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and abandonment of a minor.
Furthermore, a third person, 20-year-old Jeremiah Thomas of Elsmere, has been charged with hindering apprehension in connection with this tragic incident. Police had been searching for Farrell since the shooting on Monday, as she fled the scene before authorities arrived and did not show up at the hospital where her child was being treated. The 2-year-old child tragically passed away at Cincinnati Children’s hospital.
The details of this heartbreaking story are a reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence and the importance of firearm safety, especially in homes with young children. The community is left mourning the loss of a young life, while the legal process moves forward to hold those responsible for this tragedy accountable for their actions.