Mississippi
Mississippi couple charged in death of 5-month-old
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) – A Biloxi couple has been arrested in connection to the death of their five-month-old child.
Biloxi police said they responded to Merit Health Biloxi just before 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. When officers arrived at the location, staff members told them that 20-year-old Summer Rose Hill and 21-year-old Takavian Keivon Gibbs arrived at the emergency room with their deceased five-month-old.
During the initial examination, police said the medical staff discovered multiple injuries to the child consistent with abuse.
Hill and Jones were both arrested and charged with child abuse. They each received a $500,000 bond. Police said Hill and Jones will be booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center.
The death investigation is ongoing, and police said there could be additional charges.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Biloxi Police Department at 228-435-6112 or 228-392-0641.