CASA GRANDE, AZ — Police are investigating after a mother died after accidentally being shot by her 5-year-old son in Casa Grande Friday morning.
Officials say the Casa Grande Police Department responded to a shooting call at 6:20 a.m. at an apartment complex near Florence Boulevard and Peart Road.
When crews arrived on the scene, they located 38-year-old Michele Cox who had been shot in the chest.
Cox was airlifted to a Chandler hospital where she later died.
At the time of the incident her four children, ages four to 12-years-old, and her 40-year-old boyfriend were present and not injured.
Detectives say Cox's 5-year-old son was responsible for the accidental shooting.
Officials also say a handgun was located on the scene.
CGPD and Pinal County Attorney's Office will be conducting the investigation and determining if any crime occured during the incident.
