Crime & Safety
Phoenix Police Investigating After Infant Found Dead In Dumpster
The Phoenix Police Department found an infant's body in a dumpster behind a business near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road.
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating after an infant was found unresponsive in a dumpster behind a business complex.
The body was discovered near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road around 1 p.m. on Thursday. The Phoenix Police Department was responding to a call about an injured person. Instead, the infant was found and was pronounced dead on the scene. The police department said it was a newborn baby boy.
CHILD DEATH INVESTIGATION. 35 Av/Baseline Rd. An infant was found unresponsive behind a business. Phoenix Fire pronounced the infant deceased on scene. If you have any information please call Phoenix Police or @SilentwitnessAZ 480-WITNESS pic.twitter.com/1sCQUzaZHJ
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) September 24, 2020
"This investigation is in the early stages, and additional information will be provided when it becomes available," said Sgt. Ann Justus, spokesperson for the Phoenix police.
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Police are asking anyone who saw something or may know of someone who is no longer pregnant but without a baby to come forward by calling the Phoenix Police Department or contacting Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
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