What happened to the girl?

She drowned at a reservoir and the death is now being treated as a possible homicide.

Who said it's a homicide investigation?

The local sheriff announced the change in the investigation.

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Girl's drowning at California reservoir now a homicide investigation, sheriff says

First publishedAug 2, 14:28 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 16:03 UTC · 13m ago

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The tragic drowning of a 3-year-old girl has become a homicide investigation.

Reported by 1 outlet — SFGate Bay Area. See all sources ↓

A 3-year-old girl drowned at a California reservoir. Authorities first called it an accident. Now the sheriff says the case is being investigated as a possible homicide.

Why it matters

The case raises concerns about child safety and possible foul play. It shows how investigations can change when new evidence appears.

In brief

What happened to the girl?: She drowned at a reservoir and the death is now being treated as a possible homicide.
Who said it's a homicide investigation?: The local sheriff announced the change in the investigation.

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All outlets frame the story the same way, reporting the sheriff's statement that the drowning is now a homicide investigation.

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Girl's drowning at California reservoir now a homicide investigation, sheriff says
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SFGate Bay AreaAug 2, 14:28