Family Mourns Loss of Son in Fireworks Accident
LAS VEGAS -- Shock and sadness are consuming a northeast Las Vegas community after a fireworks accident claimed the life of 22-year-old Kacey Barlow and sent a 13-year-old to the hospital.
Barlow was killed from the impact of an explosion and 13-year old Jacob Kittinger was also injured but is expected to be alright. Metro police say the accident involved illegal fireworks and some other device that was detonated.
What was supposed to be a fun Fourth of July party, turned tragic Sunday when a family lost their only child. A shattered car window and fireworks on the ground are grave reminders of a horrific event.
"It's been awful, I can't describe it. He was like my little brother even though he was my cousin, but we were so close," said Nikki Fisher, Barlow's cousin.