Authorities have identified an 8-year-old Anaheim girl who was killed in the July 4th fireworks explosion.
Jasmine Nuguen was injured in an explosion near Buena Park on Friday, according to the coroner’s office.
Officers were patrolling in the 8,000 block of Cornflower Circle after a massive amount of fireworks exploded in the neighborhood. They said the explosion was part of an illegal fireworks display, and they stopped to help transport the injured child home.
“Through the initial investigation, a massive illegal fireworks display placed in the streets by homeowners failed and began misfire towards the residence where there were children,” police said in a statement. “This sparked other illegal fireworks. It was close to the child and others. At one point, the child was hit and caused a fatal injury.”
Jasmine died in the hospital.
Anaheim Elementary School issued a statement Monday.
“We at AESD are heartbroken about the tragic loss of one of our students,” the district said. “At this point, we are focused on supporting our students’ families and school communities, respecting families and in accordance with the Student Privacy Act, no further details will be shared at this time.
A 46-year-old Buena Park man has been arrested in connection with the explosion on charges of involuntary manslaughter.
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