Mom, toddler found slain on Christmas in St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS (AP) - A mother and her 23-month-old daughter were found slain on Christmas night in a St. Louis County home, authorities say.

St. Louis County police said in a news release that officers went to the house around 7 p.m. after they were asked to check on the welfare of the residents.

Police identified the mother Saturday as 28-year-old Charese Garvin and the toddler as Alayah Butler. Both suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

Police said no suspects were in custody but that the homicide investigation was “very active.”