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Marco Kauffman's widow gives birth to baby boy

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Marco Kauffman's widow, Maryann, gave birth to a healthy baby boy Friday, who she named Marcus Landon Trace after her late husband.

Kuaffman, a volunteer firefighter, died in after being shot in the head during a robbery at his Rowan County home in December.

Maryann posted photos to the Praying for Marco Facebook page.

"Thanks so much for the prayers. He's finally here!! Marcus Landon Trace. My handsome little guy. I'm so in love already," she posted.

Her post went on to say, "Oh, and to the women out there (guys, you don't have to read this part ), he weighs 7 lbs 5 oz, and is 21 inches long."