Fort Worth law enforcement officers are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby that occurred Sunday morning. The department confirmed that the incident took place at a residence located along Stalcup Road in the southeastern section of the city.
Dispatchers received a call regarding the situation just before 8 a.m. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered that the infant’s parents had been sleeping in the same bed as the child. When the adults woke up, they found the baby was not responding.
Initial observations by police indicated there were no visible marks or signs of physical trauma on the child. Because of this, the department has assigned the Crimes Against Children Unit to handle the inquiry into how the infant died.
Details regarding the specific medical cause of death or any potential charges have not been released at this time. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine what led to the tragedy.
