Crime & Safety

DC Police Investigating Death Of 5-Month-Old Boy: Report

The boy was found in Southeast D.C., and it's not clear what happened.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Police are investigating after a 5-month-old boy was found dead in Southeast D.C., according to a report.

The Washington Post reports that the boy was found in the 300 block of Anacostia Road SE at around 9 p.m. on Thursday. The boy was found unresponsive.

He was pronounced dead at the hospital. An autopsy will be performed, according to the report.

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There were no further details on what injuries the boy had or where exactly he was found.

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