A woman from Van Nuys was arrested late Friday after her 7-year-old daughter was found drowned in their bathtub. The incident took place at their home on Sepulveda Boulevard, where police arrived around 5:40 p.m. to discover the girl unresponsive in the water.
Authorities reported that the child did not appear to have any other injuries. The mother, described as being in her mid-30s, was taken into custody at the scene without any issues. As of Saturday morning, she had not been formally booked, and no charges had been filed with the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. Details about her legal representation were not available.
This tragic event has raised many questions about the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to gather more information. Community members are left in shock as they process the heartbreaking news.