Crime & Safety
7-Year-Old Killed, Sister Arrested After Apparent Stabbing In Wayne County: PD
Authorities arrived to a home Saturday afternoon to find the girl suffering from stab wounds, and have arrested her 13-year-old sister.
TAYLOR, MI — Police arrested a 13-year-old Taylor girl on Saturday in connection with the fatal stabbing of her 7-year-old sister.
Authorities said they responded to a domestic disturbance call just after 1 p.m., near the area of Telegraph and Chestnut. First responders found the 7-year-old, who "had sustained injuries consistent with being stabbed," and rushed her to a local hospital.
The girl later died from her injuries, according to police.
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"Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim’s injuries were allegedly inflicted by her 13-year-old sister during the domestic dispute," Taylor Police said. "The suspect was taken into custody without incident."
Police are asking anyone with more information on the incident to call them at 734-287-6611.
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"This is a tragic event for the family, and we are ensuring that the necessary resources are being made available to support everyone involved," police said. "We ask the public to respect the family's privacy as we carry out a thorough investigation."
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