A Georgia woman has been arrested and charged after accidentally shooting and killing her 10-year-old child while unloading a gun.
According to investigators, on July 6, 2023, at 11:21 p.m., Clayton County Police Officers responded to Grady about a person shot call.
Upon arrival, officers were immediately told that the 10-year-old victim was deceased.
Officers learned that the victim’s mother, Brittany Parks, 34, and her boyfriend transported the victim to the hospital.
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Detectives interviewed Parks and her boyfriend and initially said she was unloading her handgun when it discharged.
The bullet traveled through the wall into the victim’s room, striking the child. As the interviews continued, Parks and her boyfriend gave multiple accounts of the events leading up to the shooting.
Probable cause for Brittany Parks was developed based on all accounts of the incident given by both parties.
Parks was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Cruelty to Children, 2nd Degree, and Reckless Conduct.
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