2-year-old boy accidentally strangled by blinds cord in Baldwin Township
A 2-year-old boy in Baldwin Township died of strangulation after being accidentally caught in the pull cord of a set of blinds, according to Allegheny County Police.
Homicide detectives investigated, but determined the death was an accident.
Allegheny County 911 was informed of the accident just before 3 p.m. Sunday.
When first responders arrived at the Jameson Drive home, they attempted to save the boy, then took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before 4 p.m., according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office.
The blinds were hung near the boy’s crib, according to police.
Autopsy results are pending.
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