A man who, along with his son, purchased a gun just four days before a Michigan school shooting, is now facing trial on charges of failing to take actions that could have potentially prevented the teen from killing four students and injuring others.

James Crumbley, the accused, is alleged to have exhibited “gross negligence,” even though there is no evidence suggesting he knew about Ethan Crumbley’s plans at Oxford High School on November 30, 2021.

Prosecutors argue that his actions contributed to the occurrence of the violence.

This marks the second instance of prosecution in such a case, as James Crumbley’s wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of the same involuntary manslaughter charges a month earlier, The Guardian reported.

The Crumbleys are the first parents in the United States to face criminal responsibility charges in connection to a mass school shooting committed by their child.

Jury selection for James Crumbley’s trial is set to commence on Tuesday in Oakland County, situated north of Detroit.

Written by B.C. Begley