Fairfield Woman Accused Of Firing Gun While Children Were Present: Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — A 43-year-old Fairfield woman was arrested last week on a warrant by police, after authorities said she "accidentally discharged her pistol" in a home while children were present, Patch has learned.

No injuries were reported in the incident, and Fairfield police said that the suspect, Nadia Antoine-Williams, "was cooperative throughout the investigation."

"The arrest stems from an incident in which Fairfield Police were made aware that while cleaning her firearm, Antoine-Williams accidentally discharged her pistol while her children were present in the home," Fairfield Police Sgt. Jenna Wellington told Patch.

Antoine-Williams was charged with the following:

• Reckless endangerment in the 1st degree
• Risk of injury to a minor
• Illegal discharge of a firearm
• Negligent storage of a firearm

Police released Antoine-Williams on a promise to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on May 7.

"This incident serves as an important reminder that firearms must always be handled with the utmost care and attention," Wellington said. "We urge all gun owners to follow proper safety protocols, including unloading firearms before cleaning, securing them when not in use, and ensuring they are always kept out of reach of children. Safe practices help prevent accidents and protect everyone in the home."