Cobb County child dies after being left in car ‘for an extended period of time’

MARIETTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – Cobb County police say a child died Tuesday night after being left in a car for an “extended period of time.”

Shortly before 7 p.m., police responded to 884 Wanda Circle.

According to police, the child was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police said detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are currently conducting the investigation.

Police did not disclose who the child was, how old he was or how long he was in the car.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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