4-year-old allegedly killed by mother experiencing behavioral health crisis in North Seattle

A 4-year-old child was found dead Thursday afternoon inside a building on Roosevelt Way Northeast, according to Seattle police.

Officers responded to a call for a person who may have been experiencing thoughts of suicide inside an apartment on Roosevelt Way NE.

@SeattlePD activity on Roosevelt Way NE at NE 65th St blocking all lanes. Use alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/yLKauO5TAL

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Police said she was experiencing a behavioral health crisis…

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