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6-Week-Old Found Dead in Highland; Investigation Underway

An infant was found dead in the 26800 block of 9th Street in Highland, pictured, on Jan. 31, 2015. (Credit: Google Maps)

An investigation was underway after a 6-week-old baby boy was found dead at a Highland residence Saturday morning, according to a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department news release.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports that a baby was not breathing at a residence in the 26800 block of 9th Street (map) around 9:03 a.m.

Medical personnel later pronounced the infant had died.

An autopsy was pending and an investigation was underway.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Detective Michelle Brand or Sergeant Dana Foster of the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigation Division at 909-387-3589.