Burnet police investigating death of 2-year-old girl
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — Burnet police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old Burnet girl at a residence on the northeast side of town.
According to officials, foul play is not suspected at this time, but the incident remains under investigation.
Burnet police responded to the residence about 5 p.m. July 2 and found the child bleeding from her head and struggling to breathe.
Officers immediately began CPR and continued to assist Burnet EMS when it arrived on the scene. Burnet EMS transported the child to Seton Highland Lakes, where she passed away. Burnet County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Lisa Whitehead ordered an autopsy.
According to officials, Burnet police will be conducting a full, detailed investigation into the death, which is common when a child dies. Police said no other details will be released at this time because of the ongoing investigation.
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