A 12-year-old boy in Alabama unintentionally discharged a firearm, fatally injuring his mother, according to WVTM 13 News. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the boy tried to cover up the incident but eventually came forward with the truth that it was him who fired the shot. Experts say both parents and legislators could have prevented this tragedy.
The JCSO’s initial press release stated they arrived at a residence in Forestdale Saturday after receiving a 911 call for help. Deputies found Ayobiyi Abeni Cook, 29, deceased at the scene. There seemed to be no forced entry into the home but the boy told authorities a man was seen fleeing from the residence before the call was made. However, their investigation revealed this was a fabricated story.
According to Birmingham Real-Time News, Cook was the wife of a Birmingham police officer. He’d been working when the incident occurred.
More on the case from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office:
After investigation, Sheriff’s Detectives were able to determine that the victim’s 12 year old son unintentionally discharged a firearm striking his mother causing her death. The child originally fabricated a story that detectives determined was not possible.
The child eventually gave a true account of what happened. Evidence on the scene supports that the shooting was unintentional and the offense will be addressed through the Family Court system. The family has been cooperative throughout the process and the child will remain with them. This offense is a tragedy for the Cook family and the entire community.
Source: Officer’s son, 12, accidentally Shoots Mom Dead: A cautionary tale
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