DAYTON — Dayton homicide detectives are investigating the death of a one-year-old.
On Monday, Dec. 12, officers were dispatched to the first block North Hedges Street for a person down complaint, according to Dayton police Lt. Steve Bauer. The child was in a medical emergency.
Medics arrived on the scene and transported the toddler to Dayton Children’s Hospital for emergency treatment, Bauer said.
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At the hospital, the toddler required a “high level of medical assistance,” Bauer said. The child remained in critical condition until Saturday, December 17, when the child died.
Dayton detectives responded on the night of the incident and are continuing to investigate the case, Bauer said. The investigation is a joint-effort between DPD’s CARE House and Homicide Units.
The identity of the toddler has not yet been released by police.
No suspects are in custody at this time.
News Center 7 is working to learn more and we will continue updating this story.
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