Toddler killed, 20-year-old injured in Cherokee County stabbing, police say

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A 13-month-old girl died Tuesday afternoon after police say she was stabbed to death in Cherokee County. A 20-year-old woman was also stabbed and is in serious condition.

The Canton Police Department said no arrests have been made and they do not believe the community is at risk.

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The stabbing happened around 2:30 p.m. in the Mountain View subdivision. When officers arrived at the home, they found the girl and woman in a bedroom with stab wounds.

The child later died at Northside Cherokee Hospital. The 20-year-old, identified as Chloe Driver, was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Canton police said their detectives are actively working the investigation and interviewing multiple people.

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