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Grandmother of 5-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Florida City speaks out as children’s mother faces judge after arrest
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Rubén Rosario , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the arrest are available from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and local news sources, including WSVN 7 News.
A tragic incident occurred in Florida City, resulting in the death of a 5-year-old girl. The girl's 4-year-old brother accidentally shot her inside their home. The children's mother has been arrested and faced a judge.
The girl's grandmother, Laticha Ellison, is grieving the loss of her granddaughter, Ja'nova Parks. Ellison described Ja'nova as intelligent and sassy, with a strong understanding of the Bible. The grandmother is still coping with the devastating loss.
Further details about the incident and the arrest are available from the Miami -Dade Sheriff's Office and local news sources, including WSVN 7 News.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred in Florida City, resulting in the death of a 5-year-old girl. The girl's 4-year-old brother accidentally shot her inside their home. The children's mother has been arrested…
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