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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida City mother arrested following fatal accidental shooting of 5-year-old daughter

Ashley Hosendove faces charges of aggravated manslaughter and culpable negligence after her 5-year-old daughter was fatally shot by her 4-year-old brother. Investigators report the mother was asleep when the children accessed an unsecured firearm in their home.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights legal consequences for firearm storage in households with minors following a fatal incident in Florida City.

Key Facts

  • Ja’nova Parks, age 5, died after being shot in the torso by her 4-year-old brother on June 10.
  • The incident occurred at a residence on Northwest First Court in Florida City.
  • Ashley Hosendove, the children's mother, was asleep at the time the children accessed the firearm.
  • The firearm was reportedly stored in a fanny pack inside a closet.
  • The arrest report states the mother knew the firearm's safety was not working for a year prior to the incident.
  • The mother was aware her son had previously discovered the firearm in her purse the week before the shooting.
  • Ashley Hosendove was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in court on Thursday morning.
  • Charges include aggravated manslaughter of a child and culpable negligence of a firearm within easy access of a minor.
  • The surviving 4-year-old brother is currently in the care of his maternal grandparents.

Who's Mentioned

personJa’nova Parks“5-year-old victim of the shooting”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Investigating law enforcement agency”personMindy S. Glazer“Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge”locationHCA Florida Kendall Hospital“Hospital where the victim was pronounced dead”personAshley Hosendove“Mother of the children, arrested and charged”locationFlorida City“Location of the incident”personLaticha Ellison“Paternal grandmother of the children”other32“Age of Ashley Hosendove”