Harrison County

Biloxi police investigating after 4-year-old child dies from unspecified injuries

Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image. Photo by Getty Images This is a stock image downloaded from Getty Images. It is a Royalty Free image.
Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image. Photo by Getty Images This is a stock image downloaded from Getty Images. It is a Royalty Free image. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A 4-year-old child died Tuesday after sustaining unspecified injuries, the Biloxi Police Department said

Police say they were called to the 2000 block of Lawrence Street at 2:19 p.m. for a 911 medical emergency.

A preliminary investigation revealed the child sustained injuries while in the company of two adults.

The child was taken to an area hospital, and died there.

The case of death is under investigation, and no charges have yet been filed.

Biloxi police say more information will follow as the investigation develops.

This story was originally published November 9, 2021 at 8:37 PM.

Blake Kaplan
Sun Herald
Blake Kaplan is a former journalist for the Sun Herald
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