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Police in South Carolina say a 12-year-old out trick-or-treating for the Halloween holiday was killed when a convicted criminal fearing a robbery fired nearly 30 rounds with an assault rifle from inside a house.
T. J. Darrisaw's father and 9-year-old brother were also shot, but were treated and released.
Quentin Patrick, 22, has been charged with murder and assault and battery with intent to kill.