HEBER CITY Three men were arrested Saturday in the death of a 7-year-old girl who was shot and killed Friday night in her home.
One of the men who was described as incredibly intoxicated is suspected of firing a bullet through the wall and into a nearby apartment, hitting the child who later died at a hospital.
Christopher Robert Oconnell, 34, was booked into the Wasatch County Jail for investigation of manslaughter, carrying a dangerous weapon while under the influence, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, possession of marijuana and intoxication.
The girl s father called 911 about 10:35 p.m. Friday as he was taking her to Heber Valley Hospital. The girl had a gunshot wound and died from her injuries about 11:30 p.m., according to a statement from the Wasatch County Sheriff s Office. Her name has not yet been released, nor where the child was hit.
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