Police investigating after child found dead in Tacoma, WA

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Tacoma police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was found dead on Friday.

According to authorities, officers were called to S 40th St and S Lawrence St around 3:00 p.m. to reports of an unresponsive child. Police and firefighters arrived, but quickly determined the child was dead.

Detectives have ruled the death as suspicious and are investigating.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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The Source: Information in this story comes from the Tacoma Police Department.

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