ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (WJW) — A woman was killed when her toddler shot her in the head during a Zoom call.
According to Altamonte Springs Police Department, it happened Wednesday.
A member of the Zoom call dialed 911 when the mother, Shamaya Lynn, 21, appeared to be in need of help.
The caller said that during the work-related call, they saw a toddler in the background and heard a noise. Lynn then fell backward and never returned to the call.
When officers and paramedics arrived, they attempted to render aid, but Lynn was fatally shot.
Investigators determined the toddler found a loaded handgun that was left unsecured in the apartment and then shot the woman.
The investigation is ongoing.