Infant's Death Under Investigation, Willimantic Police Say

WILLAMANTIC, CT — Police say they are investigating the circumstances that led up to the death of an infant following a reported fall.

Police said they learned of a situation on Dec. 21 when a child was taken to the hospital after sustaining a fall at a home, police said.

After evaluation, the child was taken to another hospital for additional medical care, police said.

"Upon learning of the incident, detectives initiated an investigation and continued to work in coordination with medical personnel," police said. "Today, the Willimantic Police Department is providing an update and has been advised by medical professionals that life-saving measures were withdrawn. The infant has since passed away."

Police said their investigation is ongoing and active, and they stressed that no conclusions have been reached.

"The Willimantic Police Department extends its condolences to the family during this extremely difficult time," police said.