Chesterfield County, Va. — Authorities are investigating the death of a child in a Chesterfield County neighborhood Thursday evening, prompting a heavy police presence in the area.
At approximately 7:08 p.m. on May 1, officers with the Chesterfield County Police Department were called to the 2800 block of Avalon Heights Road, where they discovered the child deceased upon arrival.
While the identity, age, and gender of the child have not been disclosed, investigators have confirmed that they are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
The police have not yet released additional details about the incident, and an official statement is expected once more information is gathered. The case is being treated as an active investigation.
Local residents and bystanders have been advised to avoid the area as law enforcement continues to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Updates on the case will be provided as new information becomes available.
As of now, no further details have been made public.
