California 14-year-old killed by stray LAPD bullet laid to rest

Valentina Orellana-Peralta was killed Dec. 23 in a division retailer dressing room after she was struck by a stray police bullet.
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Valentina Orellana-Peralta, the California teenager killed in a division retailer dressing room by a stray police bullet, was laid to relaxation Monday — together with her grieving mother and father nonetheless struggling to know why she died.

“As mother and father, we ask ourselves, is it only for our daughter to die on this manner?” the 14-year-old sufferer’s father, Juan Pablo Orellana, mentioned throughout a funeral service on the United Church of Christ in Misplaced Angeles, NBC-TV reported.

“It’s a solution we are going to by no means have,” he mentioned.

Valentina and her mom have been inside a North Hollywood division retailer on Dec. 23 when police opened fireplace on a suspect — with one bullet piercing the wall of the dressing room the place each have been cowering and hit the lady.

The teenagers’ mom, Soledad Peralta, mentioned her daughter died in her arms.

Valentina’s mom, Soledad Peralta, was together with her daughter in her ultimate moments.

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Perlata is left questioning the demise of her daughter, however acknowledged that she is going to by no means have a solution.

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Valentina’s mother and father have been accompanied by legal professional Rahul Ravipudi throughout their teenage daughter’s funeral.

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On Monday, Valentina’s cousin spoke in regards to the teen’s considerate nature.

“Valentina was pensive and quiet, all the time considerate, all the time pondering,” Emily Carr instructed mourners. “She absorbed the world round her like a sponge. All the time analyzing, appreciating folks and locations round her.”

“With a lot love round her, it's no query that Valentina grew such a giant coronary heart,” Carr mentioned. “All of her goals consisted of making use of herself into serving to others.”

Valentina and her mom have been cowering within the dressing room when the teenager was struck by the bullet.

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Valentina is remembered by her household as a considerate and appreciative younger lady.

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The service was presided over by the Rev. Al Sharpton.

The officer concerned within the taking pictures was positioned on go away.