Morristown Police Investigating Death of Three Year Old Child

The Morristown Police Department released a statement this afternoon concerning a three year old child who was found deceased in a minivan in North Morristown.

“We are investigating the death of a three year old child in north Morristown. The child was reported missing a little after 10:00p.m. last night when it was discovered the child was missing.

Officers responded to the report of a missing child during a search of the property; officers found the child deceased on the floorboard of a minivan that was parked on the property. Investigators believe, at this time, the child entered the vehicle without anyone knowing and became trapped.

The investigation is continuing; at this time, it appears to be a tragic accident.”