16-month-old boy dies in Augusta; autopsy reveals suspected drug involvement

New details have emerged in the death of 16-month-old Trae’son Dunn, who was found unresponsive earlier this week inside a home on Ward Avenue.

According to a report from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the residence around 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, where EMS personnel informed them that the toddler had likely overdosed on methadone and possibly another unknown substance. Trae’son was pronounced dead at 5:15 a.m.

Authorities also placed a second child, a 3-year-old, into protective custody. That child was transported to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia for evaluation, though officials said earlier this week the move was precautionary…

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