Updated Information
Death
Investigation
Released-Monday, March 24, 2008
Laurel-The
Delaware State Police have identified the victim in this case as
Kourtland V. Albino, of Laurel. The cause of death has been
determined to be drowning. The child was left in the care family
members at the time of the incident.
As of today, no
criminal charges have been filed, however, the investigation is
ongoing. A final release will be sent as soon as detectives
complete their investigation.
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Preliminary
News Release-Death Investigation
Released-Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Laurel-Delaware
State Police criminal investigators are currently investigating the
death of a 22-month-old male child.
At
approximately 1:48 p.m., state troopers and medical personnel were
dispatched to a residence located along the 30000 block of Beaver
Dam Branch Road to investigate a report of an unresponsive child
there.
The child was
located in the area of an above ground pool. Emergency personnel
immediately rendered CPR in an attempt to revive the child. The
child was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and was
pronounced dead at approximately 2:44 p.m.
The
investigation is in its infancy and no other information is
available. Supplementary facts will be released to the media as
soon as practical. |