A 34-year-old father, David Schultheis, is accused of killing his 14-year-old daughter, Emma, while he allegedly tried to kill a bird. He now faces charges in connection with the heartbreaking incident.

According ot a news release issued by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD), the incident occurred on July 21. At around 1:34 p.m., MCSD deputies and emergency services responded to a State Route 3 location in Waterloo, Illinois. They had received a report of a 14-year-old girl who had been shot.

Upon arrival, emergency responders found Emma Schultheis, who had suffered a gunshot wound. While life-saving efforts were started and she was rushed to a local hospital, she succumbed to her injuries.

More than a month later, on August 26, the MCSD concluded its investigation and submit

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