LOS ANGELES, CA – A tragic incident unfolded in Westchester near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on a recent morning, resulting in the death of a one-year-old girl. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the child suffered a cardiac arrest at the intersection of South Sepulveda and Century Boulevards.

Emergency services received a distress call around 9:37 a.m., as reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department. The individual who alerted authorities performed CPR on the infant until paramedics arrived on the scene. Despite lifesaving efforts, the young girl was pronounced deceased by the LAFD shortly after their arrival.

The circumstances surrounding the child’s death are under investigation. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the infant, her sister, and their mother, all without a permanent residence, were together when the incident occurred. It is believed that the mother and her children were seeking shelter when the tragedy struck.

Detective Borihan of the LAPD stated that the mother was being questioned to ascertain further details related to the incident. Meanwhile, her other child is now in the protective care of the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services.

In the wake of this heart-wrenching event and in response to the family’s predicament, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass acknowledged the urgency of addressing homelessness in the city. Mayor Bass disclosed that the Mayor’s Office had been in collaboration with community organizations to find immediate and extended housing options for the family. She emphasized the crucial need to provide shelter to the unhoused population, particularly those with children. An estimated 9,000 children are reported to be without a home each night in Los Angeles.

Mayor Bass highlighted the peril that homeless families face, including fears of child endangerment accusations, which often prevent them from seeking help. The Mayor reiterated her commitment to implementing swift measures to prevent further loss of life on the streets of Los Angeles.

The investigation is ongoing as officials work to uncover more details about the circumstances that led to the unfortunate death of the young child. Community members and authorities alike are shaken by the event, prompting a renewed focus on the city’s homelessness crisis and the vulnerability of its youngest inhabitants.