Deputies ID girl killed by brother’s BB gun shot

LEWISTON, Utah (AP) — Cache County sheriff’s deputies are identifying the young northern Utah girl who died after her 9-year-old brother allegedly shot her in the head with a BB gun.Authorities say 4-year-old Karely (CARE’-uh-LEE’) Arzeta-Reyes of Lewiston suffered a fatal head injury after the shooting last Friday.Sheriff’s deputies say the girl’s 11-year-old and 9-year-old brothers were pumping their BB guns and shooting her with air.A BB that was still in the 9-year-old boy’s gun discharged and wounded her on the left side of the head.The girl was taken to two different hospitals but died of her injuries.Deputies say Thursday their investigation is complete and the case is headed for review by the Cache County Attorney’s Office for possible charges.

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