Staff Report

ZANESVILLE - The Muskingum County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a baby.

According to Sheriff Matt Lutz, his offices received a call around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, in reference to a 1-month-old not breathing.



Deputies responded to 80 Eagleview Dr. Apt F. Upon arrival deputies found an unresponsive baby and CPR had been started. Deputies continued CPR until EMS arrived. The baby could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.



This is an ongoing investigation, however the preliminary indication is that the baby was left in a vehicle outside the residence. It appears that the baby died as a result of the high temperatures.



The baby was released for an autopsy and the investigation will continue. There are no arrests at this time.