7-year-old girl killed and sister arrested in apparent stabbing: Taylor Police

TAYLOR, MI – Police arrested a 13-year-old Taylor girl Saturday in connection with the fatal stabbing of her 7-year-old sister.

Authorities said they responded to a domestic violence call near the area of ​​Telegraph and Chestnut just after 1 p.m. First responders found the seven-year-old who “suffered from stab wounds” and took her to a local hospital.

According to police, the girl later died from her injuries.

“Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim’s injuries were allegedly caused by her 13-year-old sister during the domestic dispute,” Taylor police said. “The suspect was taken into custody without incident.”

Police ask anyone with further information about the incident to call 734-287-6611.

“This is a tragic event for the family and we are ensuring the necessary resources are made available to support everyone involved,” police said. “We ask the public to respect the family’s privacy as we conduct a thorough investigation.”