Courtesy: Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office
MILTON, Fla. - A warrant has been issued for a Florida mother who is accused of murdering her six-year-old daughter.
What we know:
According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a 911 call early Wednesday morning regarding a reported cutting incident at a home in Milton.
Upon arrival, deputies said they saw the suspect, April Oliva, 40, lying with the body of the six-year-old victim.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Deputies said Oliva was injured during the incident and was taken to an area hospital, where she is receiving medical care.
A warrant has been issued for her arrest on a charge of murder in connection with the death of her daughter.
What we don't know:
The circumstances leading up to the child’s death have not been released.
What's next:
The incident is being investigated.
What they're saying:
In a social media post, the sheriff’s office wrote, "This is a deeply tragic case, and our thoughts are with all those affected. Detectives continue to gather evidence and conduct interviews."
The Source: This article was written with information posted by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office on social media.