Houston 3-month-old dead after being left unattended in hot car, police investigating
A woman discovered the baby in the car as she was leaving. The infant was taken to an area hospital and later pronounced dead, officials say.
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HOUSTON - Officials are investigating the death of a 3-year-old after it was found in a hot car in Houston.
Houston police Assistant Chief Yasar Bashir says officials received a call around 3:25 p.m. about meeting firefighters in the 5900 block of Long Drive.
Bashir says the mother was visiting the building and was with another 4-year-old child. She discovered the baby in the car as she was leaving and brought the infant inside the facility, according to authorities.
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Both parents are cooperating with police, Bashir said. The cause of death will be determined at a later time.
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Under no circumstance should you leave a child in the car.
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"If you have children, do not leave them unattended under any circumstances in a vehicle," police say.
Authorities are still in the early stages of their investigation. According to officials, it is too early to say if charges will be filed.
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The sweltering temperatures of summer act as a reminder to never leave a child inside a vehicle with the engine off for any amount of time.