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Taylor police say 7-year-old girl fatally stabbed by 13-year-old sister

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TAYLOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Taylor police say a 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed by her 13-year-old sister on Saturday afternoon.

Officials say they responded to the area of Telegraph and Chestnut around 1 p.m. on the report of a domestic dispute. When they arrived, they found the 7-year-old injured. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries, police say.

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Taylor police say 7-year-old girl fatally stabbed by 13-year-old sister

Police say the incident appears to have started as a domestic dispute.

The victim's 13-year-old sister was taken into custody.

No further details can be released at this time.

"This is a tragic event for the family, and we are ensuring that the necessary resources are being made available to support everyone involved. We ask the public to respect the family's privacy as we carry out a thorough investigation," Taylor police wrote on Facebook.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Taylor Police Department.

This is a developing story. We'll share more information once it becomes available from officials.