Crime & Safety
Child's Death In Vehicle Remains Under Investigation In Lakewood
The child was found Monday afternoon by a neighbor, according to a report.
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood police are continuing to investigate the death of a young child who was found in a car outside a home on Monday.
Lakewood Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith on Tuesday said the investigation into the death of the 21-month-old child was still unfolding and that more details will be released as they become available.
The child, a girl, was discovered by a neighbor, the Asbury Park Press reported, quoting Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein. CPR was performed, but the girl died later at the hospital, the report said.
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