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A child caregiver has been charged with first degree murder and two counts of aggravated child abuse.

On Friday, June 16, the Tullahoma Police Department responded to a call of a two-year-old child not breathing at a residence in Tullahoma.

“First responders administered life-saving measures and the child was transported to the hospital for treatment, where the child was later declared deceased,” Tullahoma Police Chief Jason Williams said in a statement.

He added that there was a second child at the home who was observed to have also suffered  injuries. The child was also transported to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition at this time. 

Caregiver Elic Smith, 21, was arrested and taken to Coffee County Jail where Smith was charged with one count of first degree murder and two counts of two counts of aggravated child abuse. 

Per Williams, both the police department and Coffee County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident. Additional information will be provided when available.