ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. — A 6-year-old girl was found dead Friday night in a northern Indiana town, and police said a suspect has been arrested.
Authorities have not shared the victim's name.
She was reported missing in New Carlisle, west of South Bend, around 6:30 p.m. and was found dead around 8:25 p.m. in a wooded area near where she was last seen, according to St. Joseph County police.
Homicide detectives called to the scene to investigate have arrested a 14-year-old suspect in the girl's death.
Police have not shared the suspect's identity or other details in their investigation.
An autopsy is scheduled for Sunday morning.