The Death Of Lily Peters: Juvenile Suspect In Custody 'Was Known To The Victim,' Police Say

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP/WCCO) — Police say a juvenile suspect is in custody in connection to the death of 10-year-old Illiana “Lily” Peters in western Wisconsin.

Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matt Kelm said the suspect was arrested early Tuesday evening at a residence on the 400 block of North Grove Street.

“The suspect was not a stranger. The suspect was known to the victim,” Kelm said. “We do not believe there is any danger to the community at this time.”

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