A 12-year-old boy has confessed to accidentally shooting his mother, a Nigerian woman known as Ayobiyi Cook.
The 29-year-old registered nurse who friends called ‘Yo-Yo’, was found dead in the family’s Forestdale, Alabama home, on the 2400 block of Freemont Avenue after midnight on August 6.
The boy had initially told police that an intruder had entered their house, shot his mother and then ran away.
Deputy Chief, David Agee said ;
“The child originally fabricated a story that detectives determined was not possible,”
“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.
“After more probing, the boy finally changed his story.
“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.”
The funeral for the slain mom will be held on August 12 at the Faith Memorial Chapel in Bessmer, Alabama.