Perris News - Baby Death Investigation

Press Release:	Baby Death Investigation
Agency:	Perris Police
Station Area:	Perris
Written Date:	May 12, 2016	Time:	10:30 PM
Incident Date:	May 12, 2016	Time:	11:55 AM
Incident Location:	500 Block of North “D” Street, Perris, CA
Reporting Officer:	Sergeant Curt Harris
File Number(s):	PE161330063

Details:

On Thursday, May 12, 2016, around the noon hour, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in the City of Perris regarding an infant who had drowned.  Deputies quickly located the baby and immediately began life-saving efforts by administering CPR and First Aid.  Within minutes, paramedics from the California Department of Forestry and American Medical Response arrived on-scene and continued CPR before transporting the baby to the hospital.

While at the hospital, medical personnel continued to pursue the same life-saving measures, but the baby succumbed to his injuries.  As a result of the incident, an investigation was initiated in an attempt to identify the components that led to the baby’s death.  The baby’s mother and several of her family members were interviewed by Sheriff’s Investigators, but no arrests were made at the time.

Although the investigation is on-going, anyone with additional information regarding this matter is encouraged to contact Investigator Rhodes at the Perris Sheriff’s Station by calling (951) 210-1000, or by email at PerrisStation@RiversideSheriff.org

Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.