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A mother died near North Peart Road in Casa Grande after her 5-year-old son accidentally shot her in the chest with a handgun, according to the Casa Grande Police Department.
Officers responded to the call of a shooting at around 6:30 a.m. at The Colony Apartments. When they arrived at the scene, they found Michelle Cox, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound in her chest, police said.
Cox was taken by helicopter with life-threatening injuries to a Chandler hospital where she died shortly after.
Police determined her 5-year-old son was responsible for the shooting. Detectives believe the incident was unintentional, police said.
The victim’s four children, who are under 13, and her 40-year-old boyfriend were also at home during the incident but were not injured.
“This is a stark reminder that owning and safeguarding a firearm is a serious responsibility and should be a priority in anyone’s home or business, especially if children are present,” the Police Department said in a statement.
Police and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office are conducting further investigations.
Reach breaking news reporter Laura Daniella Sepulveda at [email protected] or on Twitter @lauradNews.
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