Police: Infant found dead in garbage bin on University of Tampa campus

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Few details are known but police said the baby was abandoned.

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police continue to investigate after a newborn was found dead on theThe investigation began just before 7 p.m. on April 28. Police said they were called to the campus near McKay Hall at the university. When they arrived, they reportedly found a newborn baby girl — she had been wrapped in a towel and put in a garbage bin, the release said.

"The loss of a child is always a tragedy," Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement."As our department actively investigates this incident, we want all expectant mothers to know there are resources available." In a statement to 10 Tampa Bay, the university officials said they are cooperating with the Tampa Police Department and are"offering counseling and resources to the campus community."

Florida has a Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender an"unharmed" newborn under seven days old to any fire station, EMS station, or hospital that is staffed with full-time emergency medical personnel or paramedics. No charges will be filed against the person surrendering the infant unless there are signs of abuse or neglect. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: Dial 211The National Safe Haven Alliance Hotline: 888-510-BABY WTLV would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.

 

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