Michigan State Police investigating after 2-month-old found dead in Oakland County hotel

Infant pronounced dead at hospital

Kayla Clarke, Senior Web Producer

Published: March 16, 2022 at 6:49 PMUpdated: March 17, 2022 at 4:28 PM

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A 2-month-old was found not breathing in an Oakland County hotel, according to police.

The incident happened on Wednesday (March 16) at 9:50 a.m. at the Baymont by Wyndham Ferndale/Royal Oak at 11000 West 8 Mile Road in Ferndale.

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When troopers arrived the infant was not breathing and they began CPR while Alliance EMS was on its way.

Troopers escorted the ambulance to Providence Southfield, where the infant was pronounced dead. A cause of death has not been determined.

Detectives are working with troopers to determine if foul play is involved. The investigation is ongoing.

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Suspicious Infant Death:
3/16 at 9:50 AM
Location:
11000 W 8 Mile Rd. Royal Oak Twp. (Baymont Inn Rooms 251 / 253)
Synopsis:
Troopers were dispatched to a medical run of a 2-month-old not breathing. Troopers began CPR while Alliance EMS was still enroute. 1/ pic.twitter.com/E79KdQ3RZG
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) March 16, 2022