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State police investigate death of toddler in Thomaston

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State police investigate death of toddler in Thomaston

According to officials, the 22-month-old child was found not breathing and taken to a nearby hospital.

State police are investigating the death of a young child in Thomaston Wednesday night. Officers were called to the Walmart store at 7:26 p.m. because a child was not breathing. The 22-month-old child was reportedly taken to Pen Bay Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The state police Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating, which is protocol for all child deaths in the state, regardless of whether any possible foul play occurred. While the investigation continues, an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The situation is evolving and will be updated as we learn more.

THOMASTON, Maine —

State police are investigating the death of a young child Wednesday evening in Thomaston.

At 7:26 p.m., officers were called to the Walmart store because a child was not breathing. The 22-month-old child was reportedly taken to Pen Bay Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The State Police Major Crimes Unit is currently conducting an investigation, which is protocol for all child deaths in the state, regardless of any possible wrongdoing.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death while the investigation is ongoing.

This is an evolving situation and we will update as soon as we know more.

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