In a devastating incident, a woman in USA's Florida has been charged in the death of her husband with manslaughter by culpable negligence after their 2-year-old son fatally shot him in the back, reported?NBC affiliate WESH.
The tragic incident took place in the family's home when the infant accessed a Glock handgun and shot his father in the back?while he was playing a video game.?
The baby's mother, Marie Ayala, has been charged with one count of manslaughter by culpable negligence?after reportedly failing to secure the firearm, according to an arrest affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff's office.
The couple's five-year-old son told the authorities that his baby sibling accidentally fired the gun which led to the death of their father.?
"The gun was not properly stored, and in fact, it was easily accessible even to a two-year-old, and the result is a tragedy in this community that no one can comprehend,¡± Orange County Sheriff John Mina told reporters, according to NBC affiliate WESH.?
The police department's statement added,?"The children were not injured physically, but they will likely carry emotional wounds forever. Not only have they effectively lost both parents, but the toddler who accidentally shot his father in the back will also have to grow up with the knowledge that his actions caused his dad¡¯s death. If you own a gun, always be responsible."? ??
26-year-old Ayala told authorities that the couple and their three children were all present in the bedroom of their home in Orlando on May 26 when the baby accidentally shot his father, Reggie Mabry.?
H/T: WESH
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