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Chandler Police: 3-year-old dies after being shot in Chandler

Posted at 8:13 PM, Jun 29, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-30 13:39:50-04

The Chandler Police Department says a 3-year-old girl shot on Thursday night has died. 

Officers responded to the home near Ray and Alma School roads around 8 p.m. The child's mother reportedly made the 911 call. 

Police say the shooting was a "horrific incident for all involved" and the investigation is still ongoing. 

Both parents are said to be "very distraught". 

The victim's father, 33-year-old Eric Sands, was arrested and is being held for prohibited possessor and dangerous drugs charges. The investigation is still ongoing and more charges may be added. 

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