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Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl's Shooting

Jazmine Barnes was driving with her family early Sunday morning when they were fired upon by a man in a reddish pickup truck, according to police.

Police and family members have asked for the public's help as a search continues for a man suspected of shooting a 7-year-old girl to death in Houston.

Jazmine Barnes was riding with her mother and three siblings early Sunday morning east of the city when they were fired upon.

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