Dad of 4-year-old boy who fatally shot himself appears in court

HOUSTON

Marquiez Pratt was covered by his family as he left the courthouse Tuesday morning. He's charged with endangering a child and possession of a controlled substance.

Investigators say Pratt was asleep Sunday morning when his son Jaiden shot himself with a stolen handgun in his apartment.

Pratt, 20, is also facing drug charges after police found a number of items used to sell drugs inside his apartment.

As part of his bond conditions, Pratt is not allowed any contact with children.
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