BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Department of Human Services Child Protective Services Department shared its first statement regarding the brutal death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata.

“We are deeply heartbroken and saddened by the tragic loss of a child in our community,” CPS said in the statement. “No words can truly ease the pain of such a loss, but our thoughts are with the child’s loved ones, friends, and all those affected by this devastating tragedy.”

CPS also said that, while they are dedicated to doing everything possible to protect all children, the hope for CPS to prevent all incidents of harm against children is “one of the greatest challenges” the department faces and that they'll work to meet that challenge everyday.

The statement said CPS is unable to share detai

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