Fanta Bility and her 12-year-old sister were both struck. The sister survived (via toofab)
"Relatedly, I am also announcing today that I have directed my office to withdraw murder charges against defendants A.J. Ford and Hasein Strand for their role in the killing of Fanta Bility," DA Stollsteimer said Tuesday.
That same day, Stollsteimer said Strand accepted responsibility for his role in the tragedy by pleading guilty to aggravated assault for his wounding of a child bystander during the gunfight; and Illegal possession of a firearm. "Defendant Ford remains charged with serious crimes for his attempt to kill defendant Strand," the DA said.
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