So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with both families, forever changed, forever scarred. We never know how long we have or how long we have a loved one. Hug your child today. Call your parents, tell them you love them, if you are fortunate enough to still have them. Each day is a gift, how often we forget.

The first thing that I would like to say is my heartfelt condolences go out to both families, especially to the family of the little girl. Secondly, I would like to say that Mr.Smith in my opinion is a moron. If guns and hunting were illegal in this country, then this country would not exist. Our forfathers used guns and hunting to found this country and feed themselves. Gun ownership in this country is the one reason that every little piss ant country in the world has not tried to invade us. They are smart enough to know that the average Joe or Josephine would fight back. That being said, the Gentleman that was target shooting showed poor judgement in where he was shooting, nothing more. This little girl could have been killed by a distracted driver talking/texting on a phone. This man will have to live the rest of his life knowing that he took an innocent life because of his actions. To the Grandmother, find it in your heart to forgive this man because it was an accident, and may God above send angels to comfort you and your family in this time sorrow. Respectfully

Thats what shooting ranges are for. Use them. Either that or get sued for wreckless endangerment. And by the way, I buy my meat from the grocery store. You need to read closer this person was target shooting, not hunting. You haven't lived till you have had to dodge bullets in your own yard. I am sure you know what I mean, Ms. CH.

My heart goes out to this family for their loss. I know that both families are suffering. This just happened to my grandson in Sullivan. He lives in the city limits by the elementary school. We were more fortunate than this family as he is still alive but has been through 2 surgeries and who knows what the future holds for him. I am not against guns, am an NRA member, but people who do not use good judgement or common sense with weapons should pay for their actions. Bullets can travel farther than you can see so if you do not shoot into something, it will hit something somewhere.

First let me express how sorry I am about your loss. How tragic. I would love to see laws passed in regards to things like this. Only because we have dealt with braindead neighbors shooting guns in the direction of land where kids play. For too many years people have just gone out and target shooted with no thought as to where those bullets go. Country neighbors are on top of each other now and even though its legal to shoot in the country, laws need to be put into place about shooting within so many feet of another residence. Maybe you could channel your hurt into doing something good?? I know I have tried to get something like this done in the past. Again, please accept my condolences, I can not imagine what you are going through.

I, agree with what you say. That was my grandchild that was killed. There has to be a punishment for my granddaughter's death.

We need to be praying for both families! This man did not mean to hit this little girl. Instead of fighting over gun issues, maybe we should work a little harder on safety. Or maybe being a little less judgmental and have more understanding and forgiveness.

I live not far from there. As far as I found out there was a hedge in the way and he didn't see them there. He didn't know the kids were there and it was over 360 yards away. It was an accident. I'm sorry to the family and to the guy. He'll have to live with it for the rest of his life. But at least he's not fighting the police on it.

When are people going to get it through their heads that just because you live in the country does not make it OK to just shoot anywhere. Bullets ricochet and they travel a long ways. This is just heartbreaking. My condolences.

This man never meant to hurt this baby I am sure. None of us could probably imagine what he feels like! I feel so bad for this little girls family.

Hunting is how some people eat. Where do you think meat comes from?

To "John Smith":

Your comment is ridiculous. This is why people should practice safer gun use, but guns and hunting should not be illegal. I do not own a gun or hunt, but see why both are fine, especially hunting. I am not sure what would happen if hunting was illegal, but I know driving on the roadways would be much more dangerous than the already are.

Anyways, I feel and pray for the victim/family and the shooter. Both parties will have to live with this terrible tragedy for the rest of their life. Such a tragedy and I hope they can make their way through this with the help of their family and friends and from up above.

This is why guns, and hunting, should be illegal.

I hope she does OK. That is so sad.

My prayers go out for this little girl that she makes it through this and for her family to be strong at this time. Such an unfortunate accident.