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Police investigate Louisiana child's death

Associated Press - September 13, 2009 3:34 PM ET

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) - Autopsy results are expected Monday in the death of a 2-year-old Louisiana boy who died of apparent head injuries at a Mississippi hospital.

Rashad Graves of the tiny town of Delta, La., was brought to a hospital in nearby Vicksburg, Miss., Saturday with head injuries.

Kelda Bailess, Warren County, Miss., deputy coroner, says he was pronounced dead at 1:54 p.m. Saturday at River Region Medical Center.

Bailess said the cause of death is under investigation. Results from an autopsy were expected by Monday.

Bailess said there were obvious head and neck injuries to the boy.

Information from: The Vicksburg Post, http://www.vicksburgpost.com

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