Girl struck by pellet gun in St. Johns County dies from injuries, sheriff’s office says
A young girl who was struck by a pellet gun on July 4 has passed away from her injuries, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday.
She was 13 years old.
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The incident happened on Faith Street in Hastings, Florida. The SJCSO report states that when deputies arrived they were told she was shot in the eye by a pellet gun and she had a seizure.
The girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition, the report states.
The report goes on to say a 12-year-old boy shot her with a pellet gun. It is unknown if he will face any charges at this time.
This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.
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