JSO: Infant dies at hospital after being found in distress in daycare crib

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that an infant has died after being found in distress in a daycare crib at Karoxa Williams Child Care.

JSO reported that at around 2:40 p.m., Patrol Officers along with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the Karoxa Williams Child Care located in the 5600 block of Pansy Ln. in regards to an infant that was unresponsive.

Once arriving, JFRD transported the infant to a local hospital. Unfortunately, lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.

It was reported to authorities that the child was taking a nap when an employee noticed that the infant was in distress.

SO Homicide and Crime Scene Detectives are on the scene conducting our investigation. DCF has also been notified and is on the scene.

There is no reported foul play at this time. Police are working with the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause of death to learn more information.

The daycare was inspected by DCF once earlier this year, with everything reported to be in compliance.

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