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Tragedy in Opelousas as Child Dies from Gun Shot | Lafayette Louisiana News
A four-year-old girl tragically died after finding an unsecured gun in Opelousas, Louisiana, sparking a heartbreaking investigation and calls for urgent gun safety awareness. A 30-year-old man, Lydell Rubin Jr., turned himself in facing charges of negligent homicide and illegal firearm possession as a felon. Police Chief Graig LeBlanc expressed condolences and urged the community to support the grieving family. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night near Kim Drive and Mia Street, underscores the deadly risks of loose firearms around children — a loss that leaves a deep wound on the…
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