In a tragic accident, Michael Bayless, a father from Indiana has died after his 3-year-old son shot him with a handgun.

33-year-old Michael Bayless was watching television when the toddler got hold of a .45 caliber weapon and fired. Bayless was pronounced dead on the scene.

“We think that this is purely a tragic accident that happened,” an officer explained.

Police are investigating how the toddler had access to the weapon.