5-year-old girl dies after being left inside vehicle outside Garland home, police say
GARLAND, Texas - A 5-year-old girl died Tuesday evening after being left inside a vehicle outside a Garland residence, police said.
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What we know:
Garland Police and Fire Departments responded to a medical emergency call on Redbird Drive around 8:20 p.m., according to Garland Police Officer Matt Pesta, a public information officer for the department.
First responders took over CPR and lifesaving efforts initiated by family members at the scene. The child was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died.
An initial investigation revealed an adult family member had returned home from school with the young girl and her sibling. The 5-year-old was inadvertently left inside the vehicle, authorities said.
Family members later realized the child was missing, searched the area, and discovered her unresponsive inside the car before calling 911 and starting CPR.
What they're saying:
"The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death remains active," Pesta said in a statement. "At this time, no charges have been filed as investigators continue working to determine the complete sequence of events leading up to this tragic incident."
Police added that community counseling services will be offered to the victim's family.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Garland Police Department.