Shooting victim's uncle: 'We're devastated for what he did'

Courtesy of family

Aynis Vargas

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Leo Vargas, the uncle of 12-year-old shooting victim Aynis Vargas, said the gunman appeared out of nowhere around midnight on Sunday and started firing what appeared to be a 9mm handgun.

There were about 15 children from babies to teenagers outside the project. He said the gunman shot his niece in the back right between her shoulders.

Vargas said the gunman was alone. He wore a mask, camouflage pants and a black shirt.

''We're devastated for what he did,'' Vargas said. ''He's a heartless man. Why? Why us? She was an innocent girl.''