Man arrested in connection with death of 1-year-old child in Westwood

A man is facing charges after a 1-year-old boy was found dead in Westwood earlier this month. According to Cincinnati police, officers responded to the 2700 block of Erlene Drive on May 3 for a report of an unresponsive child. The Cincinnati Fire Department also responded and attempted life-saving measures before transporting the child to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital transported. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital. On Friday, police identified the deceased child as Kareem Keita. Police said 23-year-old Edward Murray was arrested in connection with Kareem’s death. Murray was arrested Friday by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit. Police did not provide any further details at this time about what led to the boy’s death.