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2-Month-Old Found Unresponsive and Pronounced Dead in Dorchester Home

Homicide detectives are leading an active investigation and a second child from the residence is being evaluated at a hospital.

Overview

  • Boston police responded shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday to a death investigation at 17 Gaylord Street after a child was found unresponsive in the home.
  • Suffolk County prosecutors confirmed the child, identified by officials as a 2-month-old, was taken to Boston Medical Center and pronounced dead.
  • Because of the victim’s age, Boston homicide detectives took over the probe and crime-scene teams photographed the house and collected evidence.
  • A second child from the residence was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, no arrests have been reported, and police have not released the child’s condition.
  • The investigation remains active with few public details available and officials have said forensic and medical results will be needed to determine the cause of death and any next steps.