FRUITPORT, Mich. — Fruitport Police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old girl following an altercation with her mother this weekend.

Fruitport Township Police Department Deputy Chief Gregory Poulson said the child's mother called 911 around 5 p.m. on Sunday to report her daughter unconscious and not breathing.

The woman, identified as Sherry Leak, told 911 dispatchers that there was a physical altercation between herself and her 11-year-old daughter.

"Initial reports were that there might have been a physical altercation between the daughter and mother, even in regards to the mother trying to restrain the daughter," Poulson said. "We have been in close contact with our prosecutor's office and getting some direction from them. Unfortunately, the 11-year-old did pass away, and th

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