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In a tragic incident in View Park, California, Edwin Johnson has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after his 20-month-old daughter was found unresponsive in a vehicle. Emergency responders arrived but pronounced the child dead at the scene. Johnson has since been released on bail and is awaiting a court appearance. The investigation continues, raising concerns about child safety and the awareness surrounding leaving children unattended in vehicles. Authorities are urging anyone with information to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Los Angeles, California – Edwin Johnson, a 40-year-old father, has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and child neglect following the tragic death of his 20-month-old daughter, who was found unresponsive in a vehicle in a View Park residential area on Tuesday. The incident has raised numerous questions regarding the circumstances that led to the child’s death, prompting ongoing investigations by local authorities.
Authorities responded to an emergency call just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, regarding a child found not breathing in the 3800 Block of Chanson Drive in View Park, an unincorporated neighborhood near South Los Angeles. Paramedics from the LA County Fire Department pronounced the girl dead at the scene shortly after their arrival. Initial reports mistakenly described the child’s age as 1 year old, but it has since been confirmed that she was indeed 20 months old.
Johnson, the child’s father, has been arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect. After spending some time in custody, he posted $25,000 bail and has since been released. Johnson is expected to appear in court on Thursday, according to local jail records.
Details surrounding the exact circumstances of the child’s death remain unclear. Authorities have not disclosed whether Johnson left the child unattended in the vehicle or how long she had been inside the car prior to the emergency call. Additionally, the cause of death has not been made public, as the investigation continues. The call that triggered the emergency response originated from the Marina del Rey Sheriff’s Station, prompting deputies and firefighters to rush to the scene.
The tragic event has led to an increased emphasis on child safety, particularly regarding the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. As investigations progress, authorities urge anyone who may have information related to the case to reach out to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
This unfortunate incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by parents and caregivers in safeguarding children. While the investigation is still in its early stages, community members and child safety advocates continue to call for awareness and preventive measures to avoid similar tragedies in the future. The well-being of children remains a paramount concern, prompting a collective effort to ensure their safety in all environments.
As the case unfolds, it serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers children face and the critical importance of ensuring their safety at all times.
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- ABC7 News
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- Wikipedia: Child Safety
- Google Search: Child Safety in Vehicles
- Google Scholar: Child Neglect
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Child Neglect
- Google News: Child Well-being Advocacy
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