Mother of girl who drowned in bathtub of Van Nuys apartment arrested

The mother of a 7-year-old girl who drowned in a bathtub in her family's Los Angeles home has been arrested, according to police.

What we know:

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call in the 6800 block of Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys. After finding the young girl's body, LAPD launched a homicide investigation.

LAPD said the girl, later identified by the county Office of Medical Examiner as Rebecca Castellanos, lived there with her 38-year-old mother and the man who found her and called 911.

What we don't know:

It's unclear if the girl's mother will be charged, or what charges she faces.

The Source: This report used information provided by the Los Angeles Police Department.

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