OREGON CITY POLICE INVESTIGATE INFANT HOMICIDE (PHOTO)
News Release from Oregon City Police Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: April 15th, 2015 10:09 AM
Oregon City, Oregon (April 14, 2015, 1130 am): The Oregon City Police Department is investigating the homicide of a seven month old infant boy from Oregon City.
On the afternoon of April 6, 2015 hospital staff at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel reported they were treating a seven month old boy who sustained a skull fracture. Oregon City Detectives immediately began investigating the circumstances regarding the child's injury.
Investigators found the infant had been at his babysitter's house in Oregon City when the injury occurred. The infant's parents were notified and have been fully cooperating with the investigation.
On April 7, 2015 the seven month old boy died as result of his head injury. An autopsy was later conducted by the State Medical Examiner's Office. Oregon City Police Detectives have classified this case as a homicide and an ongoing investigation is being conducted.
UPDATE:
Oregon City Police Release Infants Name and Statement from Gillen Family
Oregon City, Oregon (April 15, 2015, 9:00 am): The Oregon City Police have identified Izaak Gillen as the seven month old infant, who died from a head injury on April 7, 2015.
Izaak's parents have released the following statement. They are asking for everyone to respect their privacy while they grieve.
"Our family is deeply saddened with the loss of our son Izaak. Izaak was an inquisitive and curious little boy, who explored the world with a twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his face. He was our happy beautiful little baby. Although this is a tragic event, we take some comfort knowing Izaak was able to save the lives of other children by donating 3 of his organs. In his seven months, Izaak touched many lives."
Oregon City Police Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the head injury Izaak received, while he was at his babysitter's house in Oregon City.
On the afternoon of April 6, 2015 hospital staff at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel reported they were treating a seven month old boy who sustained a skull fracture. Oregon City Detectives immediately began investigating the circumstances regarding the child's injury.
Investigators found the infant had been at his babysitter's house in Oregon City when the injury occurred. The infant's parents were notified and have been fully cooperating with the investigation.
On April 7, 2015 the seven month old boy died as result of his head injury. An autopsy was later conducted by the State Medical Examiner's Office. Oregon City Police Detectives have classified this case as a homicide and an ongoing investigation is being conducted.
UPDATE:
Oregon City Police Release Infants Name and Statement from Gillen Family
Oregon City, Oregon (April 15, 2015, 9:00 am): The Oregon City Police have identified Izaak Gillen as the seven month old infant, who died from a head injury on April 7, 2015.
Izaak's parents have released the following statement. They are asking for everyone to respect their privacy while they grieve.
"Our family is deeply saddened with the loss of our son Izaak. Izaak was an inquisitive and curious little boy, who explored the world with a twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his face. He was our happy beautiful little baby. Although this is a tragic event, we take some comfort knowing Izaak was able to save the lives of other children by donating 3 of his organs. In his seven months, Izaak touched many lives."
Oregon City Police Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the head injury Izaak received, while he was at his babysitter's house in Oregon City.
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