A late-night emergency call sent Phoenix police to the area of 20th Street and Glendale Avenue on Tuesday after reports that an infant was unresponsive. First responders rushed the child to a nearby hospital, where investigators initially described the injuries as serious. Detectives are now working to piece together what happened, and no arrests have been reported.
According to 12News, officers were dispatched at about 9:30 p.m. after an emergency call reported the infant was unresponsive near the intersection of 20th Street and Glendale Avenue. First responders transported the child to a nearby hospital. The outlet reports that police first characterized the injuries as serious, then later updated that assessment to non-life-threatening.
What Investigators Do Next
Under Arizona law, when peace officers encounter a seriously injured child or possible child abuse, they are required to notify the Department of Child Safety. The agency can then open its own investigation while police follow up on any potential criminal leads. As detailed by the Child Welfare Information Gateway, this kind of cross-reporting between law enforcement and DCS is standard procedure statewide, and DCS maintains guidance and a statewide intake line for reporters.
Local Context
Child-injury and abuse cases have been under a harsh spotlight across the Valley in recent months, spanning everything from accidental shootings to ongoing neglect investigations. Hoodline previously reported on a West Phoenix case involving a toddler hospitalized after a shooting, a stark reminder of how quickly these situations can turn life-threatening.
How to Help
Anyone who may have seen or heard anything related to Tuesday night’s incident is urged to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness. The department’s non-emergency contact page and Silent Witness tip lines outline how to share photos, video or anonymous tips…