Galveston Police investigating death of 2-month-old baby girl

GALVESTON, Texas – The Galveston Police Department is investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby girl.

Police were called to the 2900 block of Avenue M at approximately 9:30 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports about an unconscious infant.

The child was transported via Galveston EMS to the UTMB Health Trauma Center in Galveston where lifesaving efforts were performed.

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Despite the efforts, the child was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

“Due to the nature of the incident, officers and investigators with the Galveston Police Department are reviewing the case. At this time there is no additional information available until a cause of death has been determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office,” the department said.

Police are asking anyone who may have information related to the incident that may be helpful to law enforcement to contact police detectives at 409-765-3779. Anonymous tips can also be reported to Galveston Crime Stoppers at 409-763-8477 or at their website.

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