Police are investigating the death of an infant following a reported fall in Willimantic.
Police were alerted to the situation on Dec. 21 after the child was transported to Windham Hospital following an alleged fall the prior evening at a residence in Willimantic, according to the Willimantic Police Department.
After an evaluation at Windham Hospital, the infant was transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford for additional medical care, police said.
“Upon learning of the incident, detectives initiated an investigation and continued to work in coordination with medical personnel,” according to police.
On Saturday, police said they were advised by medical professionals that life-sustaining measures were withdrawn and the infant died.
The investigation remains ongoing, according to police.
“The Willimantic Police Department extends its condolences to the family during this extremely difficult time,” police said.