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Mayes County deputies investigate shooting after woman allegedly shoots, kills son

Mayes Co. deputies investigate possible shooting
Mayes Co. deputies investigate possible shooting
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MAYES COUNTY, Okla. – An investigation is underway after a woman in Mayes County allegedly shot and killed her son, say deputies. 

According to deputies, a mother allegedly shot her son, 36-year-old Ronald Wallington, claiming it was self-defense. After the shooting, the woman was taken in for questioning.

According to Mayes County deputies, they were called out to Mazie, Oklahoma near East 630 Road to a house around 8:30 Tuesday morning.

When deputies arrived, they found Wallington outside the home with a gunshot wound. A preliminary investigation indicates the victim was only shot once.