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‘He was actually holding it up’: 14-year-old dies after fireworks injury on 4th of July, family says
A 14-year-old boy, Jacksyn Smith, died after suffering a fireworks injury on July 4 while mishandling a firework device. His family stated he was holding a firework intended for ground use, leading to his fatal injury. A GoFundMe was created to cover his funeral expenses.
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