Three-Month-Old Baby Dies at Black Hawk Casino After Police Report ‘Incident Involving an Infant’

A three-month-old baby died Saturday (Aug. 15) morning at the Ameristar Casino Resort in Black Hawk, Colo., after what police are describing as “an incident involving an infant.” The Black Hawk Police Department says a three-month-old baby died inside an Ameristar Casino Hotel room. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is ongoing. The Black Hawk Police Department (BHPD) said in a news release posted on Monday (Aug. 18) that officers and emergency medical responders were dispatched to the Ameristar at 111 Richman Street on a 9-1-1 call reporting an incident involving a baby. Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical personnel rendered aid to a three-month-old infant, who was transported to a hospital, where the child was pronounced deceased,” the BHPD release said. The incident occurred inside a casino hotel room, but few other details have been made public. The BHPD has confirmed, however, that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death is underway. State Resources Requested The BHPD has requested the assistance of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and is also working with the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office in conducting what the law enforcement agencies are calling a “thorough investigation.” “Requesting assistance from outside investigative agencies is a common practice in cases of this nature and provides additional investigative resources and expertise,” the police statement read. The CBI provides investigative, forensic, and criminal justice services to support local, county, and state agencies. The CBI operates on a “by request” basis, assisting with complex cases, including homicides. The investigators will determine what led to the baby’s death. Police did not specify what floor or room type the baby was discovered. Ameristar Black Hawk is centrally located in the historic mining settlement that was founded in 1859 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Ameristar is operated by Penn Entertainment. The casino features 940 slot machines, 40 table games, a poker room, and a sportsbook, while the on-site hotel offers 536 rooms, including 64 luxury suites. Colorado Child Neglect In Colorado, a person commits child abuse if they “knowingly, recklessly, or via criminal negligence cause or permit a child to be placed in a dangerous situation, or engage in a pattern of conduct (such as malnourishment, lack of medical care, or mistreatment) that ultimately results in death.” A person found guilty of child abuse faces a Class 2 felony when the matter involves reckless conduct causing death, and a Class 3 felony when criminally negligent conduct causes death. The charge can be raised to first-degree murder if the defendant knowingly causes the death of a child. Class 2 felonies are punishable by eight to 24 years in prison, while Class 3 felonies include sentences up to 16 years. A first-degree murder conviction in Colorado carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The post Three-Month-Old Baby Dies at Black Hawk Casino After Police Report ‘Incident Involving an Infant’ appeared first on Casino.org.