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Daughter Killed by Dad Shooting Off Gun at Birds
In Monroe County, Illinois, a father named David Schulties faces criminal charges after accidentally killing his 14-year-old daughter, Emma, while attempting to shoot a bird. Law enforcement officials allege that the father blindly fired a handgun into a building, resulting in a bullet passing through the pest and striking his daughter outside. Prosecutors have charged him with reckless discharge of a firearm, a felony they believe balances the need for accountability with the tragic nature of the accident. Additionally, an office manager named Karen Schwarzy is accused of obstructing justice…
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