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Thereafter, Mrs. Wilson passed out.
Sam nervously got down and picked up her mom. She still checked her body but she did not see any wound from her.
“You have nothing to worry about, Sam. Your mom just fainted due to shock,” said Charles calmly. He was certain that Kelly was not able to fire the gun. The gunshot heard was from the police who shot Kelly the moment she pointed out the gun towards Sam.
Meanwhile, Kelly’s face was in deep pain as tears fell down her cheeks. She was shot at the back. Then, she collapsed right after the police officers reached her.
“Are you sure?” asked Sam, worry was written all over her face.
“Yes, the gunshot heard was for Kelly,” said Charles then he looked at the door where Kelly was lying.
Sam turned her head and saw Kelly on the floor with the police officers who were performing first aid treatment to her wound.
“Call the ambulance
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