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Nate Lopez-Garcia, 6 months

Nate Lopez-Garcia, a 6-month-old Latino, died Tuesday, June 7, more than two months after he sustained trauma in the 3000 block of East Theresa Street in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said the child sustained head trauma on March 29. He was taken to the hospital where he remained until his death on June 7 at 9:45 p.m.

Nate's mother has been taken into custody in connection with his death, Winter said. He had no other information about the case.

The Times has contacted investigators to obtain additional details about the case and will post an update as soon as possible.

Anyone with any information regarding the child's death is asked to contact Long Beach police homicide detectives at (562) 570-7244. Those who would like to remain anonymous can send tips via email by visiting www.longbeach.gov/police.

-- Los Angeles Times

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