INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after a 1-year-old was found dead on Indianapolis' southwest side Sunday morning.

According to IMPD, officers responded to the 2100 block of Barrett Avenue, near Kentucky Avenue and South Minnesota Street, on a report of a death investigation around 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10.

Police who arrived on scene learned a family member tried to take a baby to the hospital after they found the 1-year-old in a pool.

The family member was able to find an ambulance in the area and the baby was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. However, the child was pronounced dead moments later at the hospital.

The 1-year-old was later identified as Ka'varii Perkins.

At this time, it's unclear exactly how the infant died. The MCCO is working to determine the exa

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