BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation involving the death of a baby girl in Barton County and have made an arrest.

On January 28, emergency crews responded to an apartment located in the 1300 block of Cherry Place in Great Bend in reference to an unresponsive 5-month-old girl, according to a media release.

The infant was transported to the hospital in Great Bend. Life saving measures were attempted on scene and at the hospital. The infant was then transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas by air where she remained in critical condition.

On January 31, the child identified as Lettizia Reed died as a result of her injuries. An autopsy was performed in Wichita. Although complete autopsy results are pending, the cause of death was listed as blunt force trauma to the head.

Formal charges will be filed by the Barton County Attorneys Office. The suspect Cody Lane Reed is the baby’s father.

Reed is currently incarcerated in the Barton County Detention Center in lieu of bond.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation.

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BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation involving the death of a baby girl in Barton County and are waiting for the result of an autopsy.

On January 28, emergency crews responded to an apartment in the 1300 block of Cherry Lane in Great Bend in reference to an unresponsive 5-month-old, according to a media release.

The infant was then transported to the emergency room at the hospital in Great Bend. Life saving measures were attempted on scene and at the hospital.

The infant was then transferred by air ambulance to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita where she remained in critical condition.

On Thursday, the baby died as a result of her injuries. Detectives expect to receive the result of an autopsy this week, according to Great Bend Police Chief David Bailey.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation.