– Authorities investigating death of 3-year-old boy
– Continuing probe into tragic death of toddler.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Authorities in Lancaster have revealed the identity of the 3-year-old boy who tragically had his neck slashed earlier this week. The investigation into his death is ongoing, shedding light on the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding this horrific incident.
Discovery of the Victim
Deputies were called to the scene just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday to the 43400 block of 57th Street West, south of Avenue K, following a distressing medical rescue call. Upon arrival, they found a young victim, described simply as a “male juvenile,” with a severe laceration to the neck.
Tragic Outcome
David Jacques Hernandez from Lancaster tragically succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The authorities are treating this case as a homicide, with troubling details emerging about the circumstances of the boy’s death.
According to sources cited by the Los Angeles Times, the boy was discovered in a bathtub with his throat cut. The grim discovery was made by a family friend who had been summoned to the residence by one of the boy’s relatives.
Latest Developments
Upon arrival at the home, deputies also found Rena Naulls, aged 39, experiencing a medical emergency. Naulls, who is identified as the live-in boyfriend of the child’s mother, was found attempting to take his own life at the scene, according to sheriff’s officials.
Naulls was promptly transported to a hospital, where he is currently in a stable condition. Authorities have named him as a person of interest in the case, emphasizing that no arrests have been made at this time.
Protection of Other Children
It was revealed that three other children were present in the home at the time of the incident. Thankfully, they were unharmed and have since been placed under the care of the county Department of Children and Family Services. The children, aged 9, 11, and 14, are now safe and receiving the support they need during this distressing time.
Seeking Information
Individuals with any information pertaining to this tragic case are urged to come forward and assist the investigation. The sheriff’s Homicide Bureau can be reached at 323-890-5500, or alternatively, Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can do so via the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
This devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and the authorities are working diligently to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking tragedy.
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– 3 year old boy died
– Authorities continue probe.
