64-Year-Old Guardian Arrested After 3-Year-Old Accidentally Shot in Wells-Goodfellow Neighborhood

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A tragic accident in the Wells-Gooadfellow neighborhood has left a 3-year-old boy hospitalized after an unintentional shooting Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. on October 23, 2025, at an apartment located in the 5800 block of Selber Court.

According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers responded to reports of a child shot inside the residence. Upon arrival, police found the young boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his hip. Emergency Medical Services quickly transported him to a local hospital, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.

Investigators determined that the boy’s guardian, identified as 64-year-old Kalvin Fayne, was cleaning out a closet when he left a firearm unsecured. The child reportedly discovered the gun and accidentally discharged it, striking himself.

Authorities later confirmed that Fayne, a convicted felon, was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

SLMPD’s Child Abuse Unit is leading the investigation, which officials say is standard procedure in cases involving accidental shootings of minors.

Police continue to emphasize the importance of firearm safety and responsible gun storage to prevent similar tragedies. “This incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly accidents can occur when guns are not properly secured,” said an SLMPD spokesperson.

The child remains hospitalized in stable condition as the investigation continues.