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December 31, 1962
The Chronicle
Pascagoula, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
In Starkville, Mississippi, authorities seek 20-year-old Robert Lewis Weaver for a shooting that killed 8-year-old Carla Ann Young and wounded Janet Boyd and Lawrence Billups near Rock Hill. Weaver, returning from hunting, fired his shotgun thinking it empty, striking all three children on Saturday.
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Man is sought in child's death
STARKVILLE (UPI) - Authorities sought Robert Lewis Weaver, 20, today in connection with a shooting incident which killed one child and wounded two others.
Killed Saturday was Carla Ann Young of the nearby Rock Hill community. The injured were Janet Boyd and Lawrence Billups, also of Rock Hill.
The Boyd girl was rushed to a Jackson hospital for treatment while Billups was hospitalized here.
Officers said the shooting occurred when Weaver, returning from a hunting trip, fired his shotgun, apparently thinking it empty. The one blast struck all three children.
STARKVILLE (UPI) - Authorities sought Robert Lewis Weaver, 20, today in connection with a shooting incident which killed one child and wounded two others.
Killed Saturday was Carla Ann Young of the nearby Rock Hill community. The injured were Janet Boyd and Lawrence Billups, also of Rock Hill.
The Boyd girl was rushed to a Jackson hospital for treatment while Billups was hospitalized here.
Officers said the shooting occurred when Weaver, returning from a hunting trip, fired his shotgun, apparently thinking it empty. The one blast struck all three children.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Shooting Incident
Child Death
Accidental Shooting
Hunting Accident
Wounded Children
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Lewis Weaver
Carla Ann Young
Janet Boyd
Lawrence Billups
Where did it happen?
Starkville, Rock Hill Community
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Lewis Weaver
Carla Ann Young
Janet Boyd
Lawrence Billups
Location
Starkville, Rock Hill Community
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Authorities seek Robert Lewis Weaver in connection with a shooting that killed Carla Ann Young and wounded Janet Boyd and Lawrence Billups. Weaver, returning from a hunting trip, fired his shotgun thinking it empty, and the blast struck all three children.