San Diego Police Probe Death of Infant Found in Mission Bay Porta-Potty

Overview

• A waste-removal worker discovered an unresponsive infant in a portable restroom near Dana Landing/Sunset Point just before 1:30 p.m. Monday, and paramedics pronounced the child dead at the scene.
• A medical examiner determined the baby was a boy at roughly 27 weeks gestation, according to a homicide detective.
• SDPD’s Homicide Unit is leading the case, and the cause and manner of death have not been released.
• Detectives report no person of interest at this time and say they are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing potential witnesses.
• Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or provide anonymous tips through San Diego Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.