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An Illinois father was charged after allegedly fatally shooting his daughter while trying to kill a bird inside a building

The bullet passed through the bird, exited a window, and hit 14-year-old Emma Schultheis while she was outside, authorities say

Emma's father, David Schultheis, and a second person, Karen Schwarze, are facing charges in connection with the teen's July death

An Illinois father was arrested after authorities alleged he fatally shot his teenage daughter while trying to kill a bird.

David A. Schultheis, 34, was charged on Sept. 2 with reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with the July death of 14-year-old Emma Schultheis, according to a statement from the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. A second person, Karen A. Schwarze, 58, is facing two

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