LIVE OAK, Fla. - A Florida mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after deputies say a child who showed signs of ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect died on Monday.

What we know:

According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 caller reported an unresponsive child at a home in Live Oak shortly after 3 p.m. The caller said CPR was underway.

After deputies and first responders with Suwannee County Fire Rescue went to the home, the child was taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Deputies and investigators said they saw injuries to the child that were consistent with ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect.

According to SCSO, the child exhibited significant bruising, swelling, and other trauma inconsistent with the explanations provide

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