8-Year-Old Girl Fatally Injured by Misfired Fireworks in Buena Park

Tragic Fireworks Accident on July 4th

• 💔 An 8-year-old girl, Jasmine Irwin, was tragically killed by a misfired illegal firework during a Fourth of July party in Buena Park.
• 😔 Jasmine was attending a party with her mother and sister when the incident occurred.

Investigation and Arrest

• 🚨 The man responsible for igniting the fireworks, identified as Early Castro, has been arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter.
• ⚖️ The investigation has been handed over to the District Attorney's office for further review.
• 🏠 Castro, the homeowner, had reportedly let off illegal fireworks in the street, which then misfired towards the area where Jasmine was.

Remembering Jasmine Irwin

• ✨ Jasmine is remembered by a family friend as having a contagious laugh and bright energy, always cheering loudly for her fellow performers.
• 🍕 She was also a familiar and sweet face at her mother's Anaheim pizza parlor, often visiting with her grandmother.

Community Response and Support

• 🚓 Officers discovered the critically injured girl around 10:00 PM while responding to reports of a large illegal fireworks display.
• 🎗️ A GoFundMe page has been established to support Jasmine's grieving family, with a link available on KTLA.com.