Police investigate child's death on the South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating after a toddler was found dead inside a house in the 2800 block of South Avenue this morning.

A police spokesman said a family member called 911 at about 9 a.m. after the boy, between 3 and 5 years old, was found dead.

Detectives and police were called to the scene after paramedics arrived, the spokesman said, and are investigating.

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