An infant died Saturday morning after North Little Rock police responded to a residence on Alta Vista Drive following a report of a child who was not breathing. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Police Respond to Alta Vista Drive Residence
According to the North Little Rock Police Department, officers arrived at a home in the 5800 block of Alta Vista Drive at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The location is situated just south of Camp Robinson and roughly three miles northwest of the Interstate 40 interchange with Interstate 30.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive infant and immediately initiated lifesaving measures at the scene. Despite these emergency efforts, the child could not be revived and was pronounced dead.
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
Detectives with the North Little Rock Police Department responded to the scene to process the residence, gather evidence, and conduct interviews as part of their inquiry.
Authorities stated that the infant’s body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to determine the official cause and manner of death. As the investigation remains active, police have not released further details regarding the identity of the infant or the specific events leading up to the emergency call.
How to Share Information
Law enforcement officials encourage anyone with relevant information regarding this investigation to come forward and assist local authorities.
- Contact the North Little Rock Police Department Tip Line at 501-680-8439.
- Reach out directly to local detectives to share anonymous tips or details regarding the case.
