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Detectives investigate death at Bothell child care center

BOTHELL, Wash. — Detectives are investigating a child's death at a local day care facility in Bothell.

The facility is located near Northeast 185th Street and Ross Road, Bothell police said.

Authorities tell KIRO 7 the child was a 2-year-old boy. According to police, the boy was dropped off at the facility at about 5:30 a.m. Friday.

At 8:10 a.m., the day care called the boy's mother to tell her that the child was being finicky and not settling down.

By 8:45 a.m., the boy was having trouble breathing, police said. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures but could not save the boy.

Based on initial interviews, police did not deem it necessary to close the day care or make any arrests.

Authorities said an autopsy will be performed in the next few days.

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