Arrest made in Sunday death of infant

Published 11:22 am Monday, April 29, 2019

Oxford Police Department reported Monday morning investigators have arrested a person in relation to the early Sunday morning death of an infant.

At approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday the OPD responded to 1101 Frontage Road for unresponsive infant.

When officers arrived they began CPR until emergency medical services arrived.

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The infant was taken to Baptist Hospital – North Mississippi where it was later pronounced deceased.

Investigators were called to the location and made the arrest.

Police say charges will be filed later Monday and more information will be provided by the OPD once charges are formally filed. It is currently an ongoing investigation.