A heartbreaking superhero funeral for six-year-old shooting victim

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It was a heartbreaking scene in Townsville, South Carolina on Wednesday as six-year-old Jacob Hall, dressed in a Batman costume was laid to rest, honored with a superhero-themed funeral.

Jacob was shot while he was at school last Wednesday, but died in hospital three days later. A 14-year-old boy allegedly killed his father and then drove to the school, where he opened fire on a playground and shot Jacob in the leg. 

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Close to 1,000 mourners showed up on Wednesday, many of them fighting back tears while wearing superhero costumes to pay tribute to Jacob, honoring a request made by Jacob's family. Jacob's mother, Renae, donned a Robin costume, a final, emotional gesture of unity with her son.  Read more...

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