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high-powered rifle, on account of how far the bullet traveled. But it appears Pedro's story is correct. When detectives stood in the spot where Cortez fired at the streetlight, the family's home stood directly in the background to the South, according to a police affidavit. It's a sobering example of the destruction that can be caused by the reckless use of firearms.

The sixth-grader from Lake Middle School will be deeply missed, as will her Aunt Becky. "She was our DQ, our drama queen, our bully, our tomboy," said Angelicas other Aunt, Norma Kaholo, in describing the girl. "It's a senseless death. ...It has to change. If you can't feel safe in your home, what can you do?" Many later gathered at a candle-light vigil near the home. They left flowers, photographs, stuffed animals, as well as hand-written notes and drawings for the two victims.

Senseless indeed. A little carelessness and one small piece of metal was all it took to take two lives, one of them a child. Not a very good tradeoff. Hopefully this incident will serve as a lesson to anyone who owns a gun. Please share this story with everyone you know.

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