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Police investigating child's death at home near 35th Ave and Baseline Road

Police say this is an ongoing investigation with a toxicology report pending
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Posted at 2:20 PM, Dec 03, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-04 09:37:38-05

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating the death of a child at a home Saturday afternoon.

Police say they were called to a home in the area of 35th Avenue and Baseline Road for reports of a child not breathing. The child, whose age is unknown at this time, was reportedly taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead.

The child's body was taken to the Maricopa County Forensic Center for examination, according to police. A toxicology report is pending.

Police say no arrests have been made, and officials have not said if the child's death is suspicious or due to a medical incident.

This is an ongoing investigation.