LAPD investigating after 4-year-old boy found dead in car
The LAPD is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy found unresponsive in a parked vehicle in Valley Village. The child was reportedly left inside an Acura MDX, with parents believing he had been dropped off at daycare. No arrests have been made as the investigation is ongoing.
- ▪Emergency responders were called to the scene around 3:51 p.m.
- ▪The investigation began as a child abuse case but was upgraded to a death investigation.
- ▪Detectives are interviewing involved parties and witnesses to gather evidence.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 20:53:15 -0400 |
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Metro exclusive LAPD investigating after 4-year-old boy found dead in car By Daniel Farr Published May 19, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A 4-year-old boy was found dead inside a parked vehicle in Valley Village Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Department told The California Post. Emergency responders were called to the 12700 block of McCormick Street around 3:51 p.m. The initial report came in as a child abuse investigation before it was quickly upgraded to a death investigation. 4 4 The child was reportedly left inside an Acura MDX.
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