The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a death investigation.
The Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call Wednesday, December 11 just before 11:30 a.m. ET. The initial report was that an 8-month-old female was not breathing at a residence in the
Creekside Mobile Home Park on Michigan Rd., located just south of LaPaz.
First responders provided aid to the child. The child was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further care, but was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Officers responded to the residence involved and later to the hospital to investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing, but the initial assessment is that the death of the child was accidental.
Further investigation of the incident, including an autopsy, is pending at this time. A final report will be submitted to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration after the conclusion of the investigation.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted at the scene by LaPaz EMS, LaPaz Fire, Indiana Department of Child Services, and the Marshall County Coroner’s Office.
