Former Notre Dame running back charged in connection with 5-year-old's death

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested a former Notre Dame player and his girlfriend in connection with the death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter.

Police arrested 28-year-old Cierre Wood and his girlfriend 26-year-old Amy Taylor on child abuse charges.

Police were called to a Las Vegas hospital Tuesday night for a child's death.

An autopsy is being conducted.

Wood is scheduled for court Thursday morning.

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