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State Police Investigate Death of 4 Year old Boy Released Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Kenton – The Delaware State Police are investigating the death of a 4 year old Sudlersville, MD boy that occurred late this afternoon. Troopers responded to a 911 call at approximately 4:16 pm that stated a small child was unconscious after being found inside a locked car. The incident occurred on a property located in the 200 block of Blackiston Road, Kenton. Investigators have determined that the child, who shall be referred to as the victim, arrived along with his mother and two siblings at the Blackiston Road residence earlier in the day. The property, which is owned by the victim’s grandparents, consists of a work shop and residence. At approximately 12:30 pm, the victim informed his mother he was going to visit his father who was working in the workshop on the property that was approximately 100 yards away from the home. At some point after visiting with his father, the victim tells his father he was going back to the house to see his mother. It was at this point, the victim apparently got into the families vehicle, a Nissan Altima, and eventually locked himself in the car. At approximately 4:15 pm, the mother assuming the child is still with the father inquires to her husband as to where the victim was. This is when she learned that the victim reportedly left the shop a long time ago to meet with her at the house. The family began an immediate search of the property when they found the victim inside the locked car unconscious. They forced entry to the vehicle and attempted CPR on the victim, but were not able to revive him. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The victim has been turned over to the State Medical Examiner for an autopsy. During the course of the investigation detectives have found no evidence that foul play is involved. No charges have been filed and the case remains under investigation. |
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