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3-year-old boy dies after being found unconscious in New Haven home

Firefighters were called to the home at noon.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A 3-year-old boy was found unconscious in a New Haven home on Tuesday afternoon and was later pronounced dead. 

At around 12:02 p.m., firefighters responded to the area of Davenport for a report of an unconscious child. 

Upon arrival, firefighters found an unconscious 3-year-old boy in the home.

Asst. Chief Bertram Ettienne, New Haven Police Dept. said the incident was being investigated as a suspicious death, but they can't determine if it is criminal or natural cause as yet. He said at the time of the death. 

Authorities are seeking a search warrant and detectives from special victims unit will do interviews with family.

An autopsy will be done to determine cause of death.

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