The Department of Homeland Security expressed its "sincerest condolences" Thursday after reports that a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died last week after more than eight hours in custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). "Once again, we are begging parents to not put themselves or their children at risk attempting to enter illegally," the statement said. "Please present yourselves at a port of entry and seek to enter legally and safely.”"Once again, we are begging parents to not put themselves or their children at risk attempting to enter illegally. After crossing the border, the group approached agents to turn themselves in. The girl's death is under investigation by the Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility and the inspector general.

Source: Fox News December 14, 2018 09:01 UTC