Police investigating critical injury to girl, 2

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By WSBT News1

Story Created: Dec 3, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST

Story Updated: Dec 3, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST

SOUTH BEND – A 2-year-old girl with a fractured skull was taken to Memorial Hospital Tuesday night, and St. Joseph County Metro Homicide police are now investigating.

An update on the South Bend girl’s medical condition was not available Wednesday morning, but police were called to the hospital after doctors there reported the injuries.

According to an initial police report, the girl suffered a fractured skull and "immense swelling" of her head.

Police said it is not known how the girl was injured, but that because of the serious nature of the incident, the case has been turned over to Metro Homicide Unit investigators.

Police also helped the Department of Child and Protective Services gain custody of the girl’s 5-year-old brother, who was found at a relative’s house.

Police are continuing to investigate the case.

Continue to check with WSBT.com and read Thursday’s South Bend Tribune for updates on this story.

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