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5-year-old homicide victim's family wants justice – not retaliation
Last night I mentioned Ben. Ben is Payton's uncle. Ben has been an anti-gun violence voice in the community for years. He is also one heck of a councilman. That is Ben on the left in the photo.
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http://www.omaha.com/article/20140116/NEWS/140118985/1685#5-year-old-homicide-victim-s-family-wants-justice-not-retaliation
By Christopher Burbach and Alissa Skelton
The family of the 5-year-old Omaha girl killed by a stray bullet wants justice – not retaliation.
Payton Benson's mother, father, siblings, relatives and friends thanked the community Thursday for its support in the wake of the slaying.
They said they wanted to celebrate the life of the little girl who loved Barbies and eating peanut butter with a spoon.
Payton was shot Wednesday morning inside her home as she ate breakfast.
FULL story and video at link.