Authorities in Wisconsin are investigating a homicide and child abuse case involving a 4-year-old girl near 22nd and National Avenue on Friday, December 16.
Milwaukee police say the little girl, identified by family members as Kaliyah King, was brought to a hospital for treatment – and she later died from her injuries.
An autopsy on the child is set for Tuesday, December 20.
Police say the caregivers of the child, a 29-year-old Milwaukee woman and a 29-year-old Milwaukee man, were taken into custody. Family members say the two people arrested were the girl’s babysitter and her boyfriend.
Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Princess King, Kaliyah’s mother, issued the following statement:
“My baby was the sweetest most loving person. To know her was to love her. Everybody that knows Kaliyah loves her. She has a host of family & friends that cherish her and is going to miss her!”
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