“One moment he is here, and the next we are trying to figure out how to say goodbye,” said the family of Evan Leeper
NEED TO KNOW
- Evan Leeper, 7, died unexpectedly after showing no prior health issues but vomiting shortly before his death
- Authorities are investigating the cause of death with help from the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office
- Evan’s family described him as deeply loved and shared their grief over his sudden and tragic loss
A Washington family is heartbroken after a 7-year-old boy with no prior health issues died unexpectedly.
On Friday, Sept. 18, police in Spokane Valley, Washington responded to a report of a deceased child, who was later confirmed as 7-year-old Evan Leeper, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
Police said that Evan had no known health issues that could have caused his sudden death. However, he had reportedly been sick and vomited shortly before. His cause and manner of death are currently under investigation…