10-month-old Nylah Gonzales died Wednesday night.
Investigators with the Frio County Sheriff’s Office say Nylah Gonzales was flown to San Antonio from Pearsall one week ago with critical injuries.
Some of the baby’s family members said they believe she is a victim of child abuse, who suffered fatal head trauma.
The investigation into the death is now in the hands of the Bexar County Medical Examiner, where the ruling on her cause and manner of death is pending.
Online records indicate the girl was pronounced dead at 10:40 p.m.
Frio County Chief Deputy Peter Salinas, who is leading the investigation into the baby’s death, said in an email: “We are distraught about the loss of this innocent child.”
From the time they were notified of the child’s injuries last Wednesday night, Salinas said different explanations have been offered about how the baby was injured, but he said they would wait for medical personnel to make a …