In a tragic turn of events, a 10-year-old girl from Alabama has been discovered dead under perplexing conditions, with authorities indicating that her death resulted from an act of violence by another child.

The young victim, Katheryn Bigbee, was found on Friday night in Calhoun County. Officers arrived at an undisclosed location following a report of a “missing juvenile” shortly before 11 PM, as per information from the Piedmont Police Department.

“Following our investigation, we have detained another juvenile who is now facing murder charges,” stated Chief Nathan Johnson.

Details remain scarce regarding the residence where Katheryn’s body was found and the circumstances under which she was in the company of the accused juvenile at the time of her passing.

Additionally, it is not specified which of the two children was initially reported missing, prompting the police’s involvement.

Chief Johnson emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, noting that further information is withheld due to the sensitive nature of the case and the involvement of minors.

‘This is a heartbreaking situation for everyone involved and for our entire community,’ Johnson said.

‘We ask that you keep the family affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.’

Katheryn Bigbee, 10, was found dead by Piedmont police Friday night

As a result of the investigation, another juvenile has been taken into custody and charged with murder, according to the police

It is unclear whose home Katheryn’s body was discovered in, or what the second juvenile was doing with Katheryn at the time of her death

Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown told AL.com on Sunday that he was unable to release a cause of death. The Daily Mail has reached out to the coroner’s office and Piedmont PD for updated comment. 

Bigbee attended Piedmont Elementary School, which shared a heartbreaking statement mourning the loss of their 10-year-old student. 

‘We are heartbroken to share the loss of one of our precious students, Katheryn Bigbee,’ the school wrote, adding that Katheryn’s ‘joyful, spunky personality’ and enthusiasm for reading will be fondly remembered. 

‘Our entire Piedmont Elementary School family is grieving as we remember a sweet little girl who brought smiles, kindness, and a bright light to our halls each day.’

The school asked that her family and community be kept in thoughts and prayers during this time. 

‘She will always be a part of our school family, and her memory will live on in the hearts of her classmates, teachers, and all who knew and loved her,’ the school said. 

Bigbee is mourned by the community, as tributes poured in remembering her as a ‘bright light’

The 10-year-old was known for her ‘joyful, spunky personality,’ the Piedmont Elementary school said

The school asked that her family and community be kept in thoughts and prayers during this time

The Calhoun County Coroner’s Office is not yet able to release a cause of death for the schoolgirl

Bigbee attended Piedmont Elementary School in Calhoun County Alabama

Tributes from the community poured in on social media, with many praying for those affected. 

‘This is heartbreaking so young and innocent. I’m so sorry my prayers go out to her family and her grandparents,’ one person wrote on Facebook.

Another said: ‘What a beautiful young girl taken way to soon.’

‘Her beautiful smile will forever be remembered,’ another user posted.