Odessa police are investigating an incident that sent an 8-year-old child to the emergency room Monday.

Police responded to Gatti's Pizza, 2750 North Grandview Ave., at about 7:10 p.m. Monday in reference to a medical call. Investigation revealed that an 8-year-old male was playing and became violently sick.

The boy was transported to Neighbors Emergency Room and later transported to Medical Center Hospital. At this time, the Odessa Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an active investigation.

Timely and accurate information will be released as soon as it becomes available. Anyone with information in reference to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective K. Thompson at 432-335-4931 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.

The Odessa Police Department would like to remind the public to always be aware of your surroundings and to encourage your children to never approach, accompany, or accept gifts from strangers.