ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —  A 32-year-old woman was arrested after her 2-year-old son shot and killed his father.

What You Need To Know 

  • Three children were at the home when police responded to the scene

  • Police report that the 2-year-old shot and killed the man

  • Police initially believed the case to be a suicide, but the victim was shot in the back

Marie Rose Ayala was charged manslaughter by culpable negligence, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and violation of probation.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to an emergency call about a man that was shot at Tobie Court on May 26. The man, 26-year-old Reggie Mabry, was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Three children — ages 5 months, 2 years old and 5 — were home at the time of the shooting, but were not injured, deputies said.

OCSO homicide detectives, who respond to all death calls, initially believed the case to be a suicide until detectives learned Mabry was shot in the back.

According to authorities, the 5-year-old told investigators it was his 2-year-old brother who shot their father. Detectives on the scene determined the child was readily able to access and fire the gun.