Infant dies after being found unresponsive in Big Lake

Baby dies, home condemned in Big Lake

Authorities condemned a home after a 6-month-old baby was found unresponsive inside. That child later died, and an investigation is ongoing. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the full report.

BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 6-month-old infant died after being found unresponsive in Big Lake Friday morning. 

Infant death in Big Lake 

What we know:

According to Big Lake police, around 8 a.m. officers responded to a medical call on the 5500 block of Aberdeen Way. 

At the scene, officers found a 6-month-old infant unresponsive and not breathing. The infant ultimately died at the scene, police said. 

The death is under investigation by Big Lake Police, Sherburne County Sheriff's Office, Sherburne County Health and Human Services Department and the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.

What we don't know:

Authorities did not say what led up to the infant's death or what caused it. 

No arrests were reported by police in relation to the infant's death. 

Neighbor speaks about incident

What they're saying:

FOX 9 spoke with one neighbor who wanted to share her experience. 

"I've never seen the inside of the house, but now that it's condemned... I question what's actually in there," she told us.

She says nine children lived in the home and that she has called the authorities multiple times, expressing her deep concerns about their safety and well-being.

"It was really tragic, unfortunately. I had told my husband a couple weeks back that I don't think CPS [Child Protective Services] or the police are going to do anything unless, tragically, one of their children dies... I said that a couple weeks ago, and it's just sad that it came to this." 

After learning the infant had passed away, she wished she could have done more. 

"I've not only called the police department, CPS...I have confronted them personally about it, but now that a child is dead, I feel like I could have done more."