Death Of Crystal Lake Boy, 8, Investigated By DCFS, Coroner, Police

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — Authorities are continuing to provide few details about the death of an 8-year-old Crystal Lake boy more than a week after he was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at a Huntley hospital.

The Crystal Lake Police Department, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and McHenry County Coroner's Office all confirmed to Patch this week that their investigations remain active and ongoing.

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"This is still an active and ongoing investigation," Crystal Lake Police Department Public Information Officer James Black said in an email. "When we have updates we are able to share we will issue a press release."

DCFS also confirmed it remains involved in the case but declined to provide additional information.

"DCFS is actively investigating this case and working with local law enforcement," Heather Tarczan, the agency's director of communications, said. "It is the Department's policy not to comment on active investigations."

McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein said his office was notified by Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital at around 11 a.m. on June 6 regarding the death of an 8-year-old boy. The child had been transported by ambulance from Crystal Lake to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

An autopsy was performed on June 9. Toxicology testing remains pending, and the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined, according to the coroner's office.

The McHenry County Coroner's Office said there have been no updates since its initial announcement on June 11, when officials said toxicology results were pending and the investigation remained ongoing.

The McHenry County Coroner's Office, Crystal Lake Police Department and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital continue to work collaboratively as the investigation proceeds.

Authorities have not released the child's identity or disclosed additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.