Liberty Twp. -

Charges have been filed againsta mother in Liberty after hertwo-year-old was found shot in the thigh.

The two-year-old was initially taken to Northside Hospital and then flown to Akron Children's Hospital in Akron.

Liberty Police Chief Rich Tisone told 21 News that the mother, Kendrasia Johneisha Mayis charged with obstructing justiceand endangering children.

Authorities are saying if May is convicted, she could face up to 6months for obstruction of justice, a first-degree misdemeanor,andanother 36 months for the child endangering charge, which is a felony in the third degree.

Police say they still have not found the weapon. The child was interviewed by an expert who does not believe heshot himself.

It is still not clear who shot the child, someone may have been playing with the gun or handling it and it went off. The investigation is still ongoing, according to Chief Tisone.

May will be issued a summons through Girard court.

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Charges filed against Liberty mother after two-year-old was shot - WFMJ