Boy Hit By Celebratory Gunfire Improves

CNN.com, CNN
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:02pm

Celebratory Gunfire Victim: Diego Duran

A 12-year-old west Florida boy apparently struck by a bullet fired skyward during a New Year's eve celebration is improving, but remains in serious condition, authorities said Tuesday.

Senh: I didn't think falling bullets can kill. Now I know and others should too. Hope the boy survives.

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