Des Plaines man left gun and child together, police say

A Des Plaines man was arrested Monday after leaving a handgun unattended in an apartment while a child was there, police said.

Arief A. Ahmedabadi, 56, of the 700 block of Garland Place, is charged with endangering the life or health of a child, a misdemeanor.

The incident reportedly occurred Oct. 22. No shots were fired, nor was anyone injured.

Ahmedabadi was arrested after going to the police station as part of the investigation, according to a news release.

Ahmedabadi was processed and then released.