x
Breaking News
More () »

Infant child dead in west Phoenix incident

Police said there are no signs of foul play in the death of an infant boy.

PHOENIX — Authorities are investigating the death of an infant boy in west Phoenix Monday morning. 

The Phoenix Police Department said officers received a call about a child not breathing in the area of 83rd Avenue and Catalina Drive. 

Crews from the Phoenix Fire Department examined the infant and pronounced him dead on the scene. 

Police said there are no signs of foul play and are currently investigating the incident. Officials have not yet released the circumstances surrounding the boy's death. 

This is a developing situation. Stay with 12 News as more information becomes available. 

RELATED: Veteran dies in north Phoenix shooting that also injured young son

RELATED: Child among 5 injured in Tanger Outlets shootout

Up to Speed

Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12 News YouTube channel. Subscribe today.

Get to know 12 News 

At 12 News, we listen, we seek, we solve for all Arizonans. 12 News is the Phoenix NBC affiliate owned by TEGNA Inc. 

At 12 News, It’s a Matter of Facts. Built on a legacy of trust, 12 News serves more than 4.6 million people every month on air, on our 12 News app, FacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter, and 12News.com. 

We are committed to hyper-locally serving all of our communities. We advocate for our neighbors, affect positive change, and connect our broader community to solutions. 

12 News is the Official Home of the Arizona Cardinals and the proud recipient of the 2018 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for Overall Excellence. 

Stay connected by downloading the 12 News app, available on Google Play and the Apple Store, and by signing up for our daily newsletter. Catch up on any stories you missed on the show on the 12 News Youtube channel. Read content curated for our Spanish-speaking audience on the Español page. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out