CORONER: One child dead, another sent to hospital; suspicious death investigation underway

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to the 2200 block Ward Avenue in reference to a child’s death Tuesday morning.

Upon arrival, a 16-month-old child was located inside the residence and pronounced dead at 5:15 am.  An autopsy has been scheduled.

A second child was transported to the Children’s Hospital by EMS. Their condition is unknown at this time…

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