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Alabama boy, 12, admits to killing his mother after making up intruder

August 10, 2022
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Alabama boy, 12, who fabricated story about an intruder killing his mother admits to cops that he accidentally shot her dead in their home

By MailOnline Reporter

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A 12-year-old boy confessed to accidentally shooting his mother, a 29-year-old registered nurse, after he originally claimed she was killed by an intruder in the family’s home in Forestdale, Alabama. Ayobiyi Cook (pictured), who friends called ‘Yo-Yo’, was found dead in the suburban home after midnight on August 6. 

The youth, who was not identified by investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, had originally told police an intruder had entered their house, shot his mother and then ran away. Pictured: Ayobiyi Cook, 29, celebrates at a Mexican restaurant.

The youth, who was not identified by investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, had originally told police an intruder had entered their house, shot his mother and then ran away. Pictured: Ayobiyi Cook, 29, celebrates at a Mexican restaurant. 

'The child originally fabricated a story that detectives determined was not possible,' Deputy Chief David Agee said. '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.' Pictured: Ayobiyi Cook and her husband, Jarvis Cook, a Birmingham police officer, was working at the time of her death

‘The child originally fabricated a story that detectives determined was not possible,’ Deputy Chief David Agee said. ‘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.’ Pictured: Ayobiyi Cook and her husband, Jarvis Cook, a Birmingham police officer, was working at the time of her death

'The child eventually gave a true account of what happened,' Agree said. '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.' Pictured: Ayobiyi's husband, Jarvis Cook, will look after the boy after the youth accidentally shot his mother.

‘The child eventually gave a true account of what happened,’ Agree said. ‘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.’ Pictured: Ayobiyi’s husband, Jarvis Cook, will look after the boy after the youth accidentally shot his mother.

The boy's father is an officer with the Birmingham Police Department and was working at the time of the shooting, according to Birmingham Real-Time News. The boy told police that he had seen a man running away from the suburban home. Pictured: The Cook family home on Freemont Avenue where Ayobiyi Cook was accidentally shot by her 12-year-old son

The boy’s father is an officer with the Birmingham Police Department and was working at the time of the shooting, according to Birmingham Real-Time News. The boy told police that he had seen a man running away from the suburban home. Pictured: The Cook family home on Freemont Avenue where Ayobiyi Cook was accidentally shot by her 12-year-old son

'This offense is a tragedy for the Cook family and the entire community,' Agee said. The funeral for the slain mom will be held on August 12 at the Faith Memorial Chapel in Bessmer, Alabama. Loved ones are encouraged to wear orange, which was her favorite color.

‘This offense is a tragedy for the Cook family and the entire community,’ Agee said. The funeral for the slain mom will be held on August 12 at the Faith Memorial Chapel in Bessmer, Alabama. Loved ones are encouraged to wear orange, which was her favorite color.