by Randy Picking ~ Salina Post

SALINA – An arrest warrant has been issued for first-degree murder and child abuse for 25-year-old Troy Love II of Salina.

Love is wanted in the case of 18-month-old Bre’elle Jefferson who was found not breathing at her home on April 9th.

The little girl was taken to Salina Regional Health Center and then transferred to a Wichita hospital where she died the evening on April 10th.

While autopsy results have not been returned, the ongoing investigation has determined that Bre’elle died as a result of injuries consistent with child abuse.

The investigation is ongoing according to officials.