Crime

Horry police investigating after child found dead in the Conway area

A baby was found dead at a Conway area home, and the Horry County police is investigating the death.

Officers responded to a Summer Drive residence around 12:40 p.m. Monday for a report of a deceased victim. The victim is identified as a baby girl in an Horry County police report.

The baby’s grandmother said she gave the girl a bottle around 5:15 a.m.

Another person said when they woke up, they found the victim dead and called 911, according to the report.

Officers saw the girl lying on a bed, not breathing or conscious, according to the report. EMT workers confirmed the victim was dead and was cold to the touch.

The Department of Social Services also was notified of the death.

Alex Lang
The Sun News
Alex Lang is the True Crime reporter for The Sun News covering the legal system and how crime impacts local residents. He says letting residents know if they are safe is a vital role of a newspaper. Alex has covered crime in Detroit, Iowa, New York City, West Virginia and now Horry County.
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