Kalamazoo, MI: On Tuesday, January 10th, 2017, at approximately 16:20p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the 500 block of Phelps St reference a seven month old baby girl not breathing. Upon arrival officers met the mother at the front door and took over CPR, as the baby was not responsive. The baby was transported to Borgess Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division were called to the scene to assist in the investigation.
The incident is still under investigation and the exact cause of death will not be known until an autopsy is performed. Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to extend our condolences to the family.
Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Ex. Lt. Misner
Date: January 10, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139
