Two people in Marion have been arrested after a 2-month-old’s death was ruled a homicide.
Marion Police responded to Marion General Hospital for a report of an unconscious child who was brought into the emergency room July 20.
The child, who was born May 6, died later that day. Authorities have not identified the child.
An autopsy by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office revealed evidence of abuse and significant injury. The case is being investigated as a homicide.
Marion Police have charged 22-year-old Tyler Sprow and 18-year-old Brittany Oliphant with child endangering.
Police say the case remains under investigation and additional charges may be filed later.
