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Mississippi girl dies of virus 6 months after dad killed in line of duty

Photo: Seminary Police Department Facebook page

SEMINARY, Miss. — Hattiesburg Police Officer BJ Deen was killed in the line of duty in May, and now his daughter has died as well.

His 13-year-old daughter, Melah, died Friday night after suffering from an unspecified virus, according to the Seminary Police Department.

BJ Deen was killed during a traffic stop in Hattiesburg on May 7.

BJ and Melah leave behind wife and mother Robin as well as younger child Walker.