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BSO Investigating Death Of Toddler

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BROWARD (CBSMiami) – The Broward Sheriff's Office said homicide detectives are trying to figure out why a 2-year-old girl died early Thursday morning.

As part of the investigation, CBS4 cameras captured BSO detectives and crime scene investigators pouring over an apartment along NW 31st Avenue.

At around 2:45 a.m. Thursday, BSO said they received a call for a medical alert in the 1100 block of NW 30th Terrace.

BSO said they found Za'mya Williams unconscious and unresponsive. Paramedics tried to resuscitate the child but were unsuccessful. She died at a nearby hospital.

Investigators said Za'mya's family members told them that the little girl was asleep in her bed when she was found. Residents at the home where Za'mya was found did not want to speak with reporters.

A Broward Sheriff's deputy told CBS4 an apartment on NW 31st Avenue is connected to the death of the child. However, it's still unknown how it's connected to the investigation.

CBS4 cameras rolled as detectives and crime scene investigators served a search warrant at the apartment. Detectives could be seen taking notes and carrying out a large paper bag with something inside.

CBS4's Carey Codd asked the Florida Department of Children and Families if they've ever had cases involving Za'mya.

In a statement, DCF Secretary Mike Carroll told CBS4, "We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragedy. The Broward Sheriff's Office Child Protective Investigations unit has opened a death investigation. There are no previous child abuse or neglect investigations involving this child."

Investigators said the Broward Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on the girl Thursday. Detectives are still awaiting the results of that autopsy to determine how she died.

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