Quantcast

The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.
Read the press release here.

DCFS Investigating Death of Infant

By Alex Parker | January 13, 2013 8:56pm
 The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the mother of a 1-month old boy for neglect in his death.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the mother of a 1-month old boy for neglect in his death.
View Full Caption
DNAinfo/Benjamin Woodard

CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the death of a 1-month old boy.

Spokesman Jimmy Whitelow said the department is investigating the mother of Darius Washington for neglect.

Darius, of the 8800 block of South Buffalo Avenue, was found unresponsive in his home Sunday morning. He was pronounced dead at South Shore Hospital at 11:59 Sunday morning.

Whitelow said DCFS has had no prior contact with the family.