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Sheriff’s office investigates death of 7-month-old girl in Miami County

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BETHEL TWP., Miami County — The Miami County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 7-month-old girl who was found not breathing at a Bethel Twp. home Thursday, according to Sheriff Dave Duchak.

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The child, identified as Ava Gelvin, was pronounced dead at the scene by medics after they were called to the home in the 6200 block of U.S. 40 around 8:20 a.m. Thursday.

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Gelvin’s cause of death is still under investigation and deputies are awaiting the findings of the Miami County Coroner’s Office, Duchak said.

Additional details were not released.


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