Deputies investigate death of young girl in Marion County, suspect in custody

CITRA, Fla. (WCJB) – Marion County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a young girl in Citra on Thursday as a homicide.

Sheriff’s deputies say they responded to a home on Northeast 44th Avenue in Citra at noon, where a child was found unresponsive. The girl was taken to the hospital, where she died.

Deputies say they have taken a man at the property into custody for questioning after being told he harmed the child. They are also speaking with witnesses at the scene, including both adults and children…

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