ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a stabbing death of a 4-year-old late Saturday night along Alison Court.
Initial reports stated the child was a 1-year-old.
Officers on scene tell Channel 2 Action News this incident started off as a domestic situation. A man and a woman were arguing inside the apartment on Alison Court. Atlanta homicide Lt. Christopher Butler says officers quickly assessed the apartment and because it was locked they had to force entry.
Butler says the officers were able to get the child away from the man using de-escalation techniques and took the man into custody. He also states the child was already injured from apparent stab wounds before officers arrived on scene.
Grady transported the child to a nearby hospital where they later died.
Investigators are still working to find out what started the dispute and the exact relation between the man and woman.
We’re working to learn more on this death investigation for Channel 2 Actions News Sunday AM.
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