November 8, 2009

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Girl Dead in Accidental Shooting

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By KSFY Staff

Story Created: Jul 28, 2008 at 8:46 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 29, 2008 at 12:32 PM CST

A sad update to a story we first brought you last night regarding an accidental fatal shooting in the community of Arco, Minnesota.

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According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, a 12-year-old girl was killed just after 1pm yesterday when her 11-year-old brother was unloading a shotgun and it accidentally discharged, killing her.

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Tuesday, Mar 24 at 3:09 PM Brenda S. wrote ...

I still think about Tasha quite often. I can see her smile. Such beautiful girl. You will always be in my heart. I miss all the happy monent with you at the Lighthouse. Love you.

Tuesday, Aug 5 at 8:18 PM Alex Nuese wrote ...

Accidents like this are very sad to think about. You never think that this could happen to someone that young. I am a girl in her class and she was on my volleyball and basket ball team. SO she is more than a class mate to me. She was my friend and my best friends cousin. I feel bad for Josh. for sure it was an accident and i can feel his pain. no one should be blamed for this. When you have sinned the pay is death. but god gives you the gift of eternal life because of what jesus did for us. RIP

Friday, Aug 1 at 1:35 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I am a distant relative of this family,and they are good people. This was a tragic accident, and my thoughts are with the family. Those who are looking to blame someone should be ashamed of yourselves.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 12:22 PM Dear wilma... wrote ...

Are you a parent? If so how would you feel if something as tragic as this were to happen to you and people were saying you should be punished?? Isn't the death of their daughter punishment enough. How would the son feel if his parents were locked up because he accidentally shot his sister. Doing that would only lead to more hurt and pain w/in the family. It wouldn't solve a thing. The lil girl is allready gone and locking them up won't bring her back.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 11:46 AM Anonymous wrote ...

and to the family i'm deeply sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine what you must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Romans 8:28

Thursday, Jul 31 at 11:44 AM Hey Wilma wrote ...

How do you know that the parent's weren't there? They could've been there teaching the boy how to unload the gun. Maybe you didn't read the article but the gun ACCIDENTALLY went off while he was UNLOADING it not playing with. Before you judge and condemn make sure you know all the facts!

Thursday, Jul 31 at 8:49 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Wilma, you really dont have a clue do you!!!

Thursday, Jul 31 at 12:20 AM Wilma wrote ...

How the parents left access to a gun that children to get at is beyond me. Parents SHOULD be held accountable for not locking up guns and let there children play with them like toys.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 9:28 PM Shayna wrote ...

I was in Natasha's class from kindergarten to 5th grade and we were pretty good friends , but i never thought that this would happen i feel soo bad for josh i dont no y it had to happen but ur in my thoughts and payers! RIP Natasha

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:54 PM cassidy and kayla wrote ...

my sister is in this girls class and she was shocked after she heard this! she didnt deserve what she got and i hope her brother knows it was an accident! we feel really sorry for the family even tho we dont no the hole story. R.I.P natasha love cassidy and kayla MISS U!

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 6:05 PM Missy wrote ...

I didn't know her that well but I still miss her terribly!! It's still shocking that something like this happened here. And locking up the parents would do no good, the boy lost his sister you can't take his parents away from too. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Natasha. <3 R.I.P. Tasha

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 10:54 AM Brett wrote ...

I was the girls classmate kindergarten through fifth grade i just wanna know why did this have to happen. R.I.P Tasha

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 9:46 AM To Wilma wrote ...

You have stupid posts all over every one of KSFY's stories.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:41 AM sad... wrote ...

Seriously do you guys really think that locking the parents up is a solution?? Its not. This family has been through enough.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:38 AM Some People wrote ...

How can you say blame the parents - especially at a time like this? You do not know how he got the gun. My heart goes out to the family especially the little boy.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:26 AM Anonymous wrote ...

The parents shouldn't be blamed accidents happen. She could have died any number of ways it was an accident. Some people are so ignorant. My prayers are with the family, I hope you are able to eventually find piece.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:02 AM anonymous wrote ...

To Wilma: Accidents happen and parents aren't always accountable. Maybe you should have some compassion and sympathy instead of punishment and hatred!!!! You obviously shouldn't be a parent!

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 7:48 AM Amy D. wrote ...

Now South South Dakota is going to let 10 year olds hunt. How bright is that.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 2:08 AM Wilma wrote ...

The parents should be blamed for this. They should be held accountable to the fullest extent.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 10:10 PM sw wrote ...

I hope that this really makes people wake up, especially since we are putting guns in the hands of 10 year olds this hunting season.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 9:37 PM brandan stynski wrote ...

yea she and he is my cousin too...i heard the sirens go off and i didnt think anything of it that day

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 9:10 PM sad wrote ...

Very tragic I feel very bad for her brother he is going to have a hard time living with this. People lets get more supervision out there with these weapons.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 6:33 PM Anonymous wrote ...

My prayers go to this family.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 6:06 PM Alexandra Desmet wrote ...

I miss you Tasha i wish this never would have happened you were soo funny and so athletic. you were always so fun to hang around.i wish you would come back.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 4:39 PM Anonymous wrote ...

my thoughts and prayers are with the family...all anyone can do now is learn from this experience and hope another tragedy like this doesnt happen again...

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 3:37 PM Joy Viessman wrote ...

I'm so sorry for your loss.Your family is in our hearts and prayers!

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:59 PM Understanding wrote ...

I know how the town and family must be feeling. The same thing happended to my hometown classmates brother's, only a bit of a different scenerio. The whole town was sadden. My thoughts and prayers with the family, friends and town, especially for the brother. How much pain he must be feeling.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:57 PM SammyJo Buffington wrote ...

she was a very active girl and i wish i could play volleyball with her this year but that is not happening this year

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:56 PM SamanthaJo Buffington wrote ...

i was the girls friend and i cant belivie this but she was a good friend to me and i wish i could of said bye too her before for she had to go. I will me her so much....

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:40 PM Sad.. wrote ...

This is a terrible thing that happened. My heart goes out to the family. Especially the brother. I'm sure he never thought something like that would happen. I hope he gets some help w/dealing with the issues that will arouse w/ this. I hope everyone in his family/friends reminds him its not his fault and his sister loved him very much.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:36 PM Joshua Duis wrote ...

I was another one of the girls classmates and I hope she RIP

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:33 PM Matt Gollaher wrote ...

I was one of the girl's classmates. I hope you R.I.P.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:19 PM kendra steffes wrote ...

i was one of her best friends. i cant believe that this happened. it was so shocking. im going to miss her very much. love u tasha♥

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:16 PM Jenifer Steffes wrote ...

i can't believe this happened here..i was one of her good friends and i really miss her soo much ..but she is in a better place now. i love you tasha!! i will miss you so much!! ♥

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:12 PM Bridgette Bloch wrote ...

I am sooo shocked! i miss tasha so much! even though i was 2years older than her we were still friends and i miss her! love you tasha!

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 11:32 AM Michelle wrote ...

My prayers are with this family, im so sorry for your accident

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 8:49 AM jp wrote ...

Why were a 11 and 12 year handling the gun in the first place???? Where were the parents? Hello!!!! Loaded guns in the reach of children is stupid. Kind of neglegent on the parent's part. Maybe they should be charged so being stupid

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 8:25 AM MrNifty wrote ...

My thoughts and prayers to friends and family.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 7:20 AM Tanner Sik wrote ...

I was the girls friend! I miss you and i wish you wouldn't have died

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 7:02 AM OMG wrote ...

This is so terrible! What happened here? Just can't believe another life lost to a preventible accident! Our prayers are with the family at this time. RIP

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 6:56 AM Jessica wrote ...

My heart goes out to the family. I can't imagine how you are feeling. We do our best as parents to keep kids safe but accident happen. Prayers to you.

Tuesday, Jul 29 at 12:49 AM Donald wrote ...

Dont you mean a nightmare!?

Monday, Jul 28 at 9:33 PM Kelsey stynski wrote ...

The girl was my cousin and i can"t decribe how i feel i wish tis all was a dream

Monday, Jul 28 at 9:31 PM Kristi Citterman wrote ...

I am one of the girl's friends. That is a very sad thing how how she died. I miss you girl. Kristi

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