Susan Rutledge , 29 , was fatally shot by her 2-year - old son . Her mother - in - law described her as outgoing , fun - loving and kind . Rutledge -- who put herself through school and was a chemical engineer -- `` was a fun-loving , outgoing , outdoorsy person , '' said Terry Rutledge . Gun was removed from special - purpose bags for carrying firearms .
Susan Rutledge , 29 , was fatally shot by her 2-year - old son . Her mother - in - law described her as outgoing , fun - loving and kind . Gun was removed from special - purpose bags for carrying firearms .