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7-month-old child dies after being left alone in a bathtub in East Haven: police

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A 7-month-old child has died after being left unattended in a bathtub in East Haven, according to police.

Emergency crews responded to a home on Redfield Avenue just after 9 p.m. Sunday.

When they arrived, they found the infant unresponsive after being left alone in a bathtub, police said.

Medics attempted to perform life-saving measures at the scene before rushing the baby to the hospital.

Despite their efforts, the 7-month-old, identified as Angel Josiah Rodriguez, died at the hospital.

Police said everyone that was involved remained at the scene and have been identified, though they don't suspect foul play.

Rodriguez was reportedly in the care of family members in East Haven at the time. Investigators said Rodriguez's primary home was in Ansonia with his mother, who was not on scene and was not involved in the incident.

The East Haven Police Investigative Services Division is investigating.

The state Department of Children and Families said it is investigating along with law enforcement.

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