Cleaning Worker Describes Burlington Shooting Dressing Room

A 14-year-old girl was killed in a Burlington Store by the LAPD, who were firing at an assault suspect.

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She was found deceased in a second-floor dressing room, trying on dresses for her quinceañera.

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Supervisor of Nancy’s Cleaning Services, Edwin Arroyo, was interview by the LA Times.

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He described a cream-colored dress left on a hanger and blood smeared on a wall.

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“I don’t know how many gunshots there were, but there was a lot of blood everywhere.”

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Arroyo, who is also the father of two daughters, added, “It hurt me so much being there.”

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“I could imagine having that same pain because I’m a father,” he added.

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“The parents never imagined their daughter would die here.”

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Many residents came by to bring flowers to show solidarity for the family.

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