Infant found dead in car seat behind a mortuary in Bellflower
Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a female infant in Bellflower, authorities said.
The child was discovered about 10:35 a.m. Monday in the 10300 block of Alondra Boulevard, Sheriff’s Deputy Kimberly Alexander said.
The infant was found in a car seat partly covered by a blanket behind a mortuary, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
The baby was pronounced dead at the scene, Alexander said.
The cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Los Angeles County sheriff’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
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