ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Officials in St. Lucie County are investigating the suspicious death of a 3-month-old.
According to St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Lt. Andrew Bolonka, the child was brought to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital by the grandparents at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday but pronounced dead a short time later.
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Medical staff said the child showed signs consistent with possible neglect, prompting them to contact law enforcement.
After speaking with the child's family, detectives went to their home located on Silverstream Circle.
A search warrant was executed at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the residence associated with the case.
Detectives said they worked late into the evening collecting evidence, conducting interviews with family members and canvassing the neighborhood.
Shortly before the execution of the search warrant, the sheriff's office said the biological mother of the deceased child and her boyfriend arrived at the residence. Both of them were later interviewed in connection with the case.
Representatives from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) were present during the execution of the search warrant and remained involved throughout the interview process, according to investigators.
In coordination with DCF, the sheriff's office said the two other children who live at the home were removed and placed in a safe and secure environment.
An autopsy was scheduled to be conducted Thursday morning by the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of the 3-month-old's death.
Deputies have not disclosed if the child was a boy or a girl.
No arrests have been made.
The sheriff's office said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
