5-year-old girl shot and killed in Florida City home, deputies say
A 5-year-old girl died after being shot inside a Florida City home Wednesday morning, and detectives are investigating what happened.
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A 5-year-old girl died after being shot inside a Florida City home Wednesday morning, and detectives are investigating what happened.
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No injuries were reported in the incident, officials say
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On Tuesday, the site remained quiet as investigators continued their work. Visible damage was still apparent beneath an awning near where the blast occurred.
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On Tuesday, the site remained quiet as investigators continued their work. Visible damage was still apparent beneath an awning near where the blast occurred.
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