Moniteau County
Sheriff's Office confirms child death investigation
UPDATE 7/6: The Moniteau County Sheriff told ABC 17 that the girl who died
was 5 years old and they believe a hot car contributed to her death.
You can read the release from the Moniteau County Sheriff's Office below:
An investigation is presently underway by Moniteau County authorities
surrounding the circumstances leading to the death of a 5 year old child
outside California Mo. Because this is an ongoing investigation, we will not
be releasing specific facts relating to the circumstances surrounding the
incident until the investigation is complete. We do not anticipate having
all the facts in this matter for two to three months while medical
specialists conduct their investigation into the cause of death. When we
have received those records, a full review will be conducted and a
determination of the appropriate course of action will be taken at that
time.
ORIGINAL STORY: Sheriff Wheatley with the Moniteau County
Sheriff's Office told ABC 17 News there is an ongoing death investigation
involving a child.
Wheatley said they're not releasing names or
additional information until the investigation is complete.
Moniteau
County Prosecutor's Office reportedly doesn't want law enforcement talking
until the investigation is complete.
This is a developing story that
we'll update as we learn more.