(FOX40.COM) \u2014 The Sacramento Police Department is continuing its investigation into the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy.<\/p>\n
Officers arrived at the 3300 block of Douglas St. around 12:30 p.m. Thursday for a medical aid call. They said they first found the child with serious injuries.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite life-saving measures, that boy was pronounced deceased on scene by fire personnel,\u201d Allison Smith, a spokesperson for the Sacramento Police Department, said.<\/p>\n
Police said the investigation is just beginning.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurrently, this is a suspicious death investigation and the Sacramento County Coroner\u2019s Office will release the identity of the deceased after next of kin have been notified,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n
FOX40 asked Smith about the nature of the child\u2019s fatal injuries.<\/p>\n
\u201cRight now, I just have preliminary information,\u201d Smith said. \u201cThey were serious injuries in nature and enough to unfortunately cause them to pass away on scene.\u201d<\/p>\n
Officials also could not confirm whether or not any weapons were found at the scene.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can tell you we\u2019ve been in contact with the family members,\u201d Smith said. \u201cI don\u2019t know specifically who was at home with the boy when this all occurred, but someone appeared to be at home and they contacted the fire department.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police said the scene appears to be contained, which means they do not believe there is any imminent threat to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a tragic incident,\u201d Smith said. \u201cAny time a child dies, it\u2019s difficult \u2014 unimaginably difficult for the family and everybody who responded to the scene \u2026 first responders, family members, loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n
One neighbor, T. Henderson, has lived in the area for about ten years. She said this is the first time she\u2019s seen something like this happen there.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt almost makes me want to cry,\u201d Henderson said. \u201cI\u2019m still really in shock that this is actually happening this close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sacramento Police Department. Tips can remain anonymous.<\/p>\n
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