DECEASED CHILD

Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 08/16/2022 03:46 PM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 16, 2022

CONTACT

Aric Mitchell
info@fortsmithpd.org
479-709-5000

Child Pronounced Dead at Local Hospital

Fort Smith Police present at local hospital, residence on Boone Avenue

Fort Smith, AR - At 2:10 PM on Tuesday, Aug. 16, Fort Smith Police responded to a call at a local hospital that stemmed from the 3600 block of Boone Avenue. Upon arrival, it was reported that a child had been left inside a car.

An undisclosed person reportedly broke out one of the car windows and took the child to the hospital. The child was later pronounced dead.

Fort Smith Police, including the Crisis Intervention Unit, have responded to the hospital. Investigators are at a location on Boone Avenue as well. Their investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released when available.

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