VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- A man was sentenced to a total of 30-days in prison after his 5-year-old grandson accidentally shot himself in 2023. Police: 5YO accidentally shoots himself, grandfather charged In August of 2024, 74-year-old Richard Bauserman was found guilty of child abu se after his 5-year-old grandson shot himself in the right hip in November of 2023. Bauserman testified he was handed a gun from the victim's father and that he dropped the loaded magazine, but noticed one bullet still in the chamber. Grandfather found guilty in connection with accidental self-inflicted shooting of 5-year-old grandson After Bauserman set the firearm down on the sofa, the 5-year-old then reached for the gun from across a coffee table, where he then accidentally shot himself. The victim was treated and released from the hospital, and his aunt testified on Monday that he has recovered and is now well and active. During Bauserman's sentencing on Monday, April 14, he talked extensively about his experience with firearms, saying that as a firearm instructor, he would usually go to a practice range five times a week. Bauserman showed remorse during Monday's sentencing, saying that he lives with this every day in addition to major health problems. The judge ultimately sentenced Bauserman to 30 days active time in jail, calling it a major lapse in judgement. 10 On Your Side's Chris Horne was at the sentencing and will have updates throughout the day. Continue to check WAVY.com for updates. ...read more read less