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Imani

Preliminary Report Post Date: 
08/17/2009
Death/Near Death: 
Near Death of a Child from Maltreatment
The name, age and city, town or general location of residence of the child who has suffered the fatality or near fatality:The victim is Imani, a 4-month-old, from Tucson.
The fact that a child suffered a near fatality or fatality as the result of abuse, abandonment or neglect:Information available indicates this is a near-fatality as a result of abuse.
The name, age and city, town or general location of residence of the alleged perpetrator, if available:The alleged perpetrator is Teresita Gonzales, 19, of Tucson. 
Whether there have been reports, or any current or past cases, of child abuse, abandonment or neglect involving the child and the current alleged abusive or neglectful parent, guardian or custodian:CPS has no prior reports alleging abuse or neglect of Imani by Teresita Gonzales.
Actions taken by CPS in response to the fatality or near fatality of the child:Child Protective Services is jointly investigating the allegations with the Tucson Police Department.

 

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