Girl, 13, Dies After Violent Carjacking of Vehicle With 4 Kids Inside: Officials

Girl, 13, Dies After Violent Carjacking of Vehicle With 4 Kids Inside: Officials
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 13-year-old girl died after a carjacking occurred while she and her three brothers and sisters were inside the vehicle in Southern California, officials said.

Family members identified Isabella Cortes as the victim. She and her three siblings—who are ages 8, 11, and 18—were sitting in the vehicle when Jose Aguilar, 27, jumped in the vehicle while her parents were nearby waiting for food at a restaurant in Pico Rivera, sheriff’s officials said.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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