Crime & Safety

Decatur Police Investigating Infant's Death

Officials say an autopsy is scheduled for later Friday on a 2-month-old who died in the early morning hours.

DECATUR, IL — The Decatur Police Department is investigating the death of 2-month-old baby they say happened early Friday morning. Herald & Review reported Michael Day, Macon County Coroner, confirmed the ongoing investigation and an autopsy scheduled for later Friday, adding that the infant died at a family home.

Decatur Police Sergeant David Pruitt said the investigation was in the early stages as of 8:45 a.m.

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