Vigil planned for West Allis toddler who died in apparent overdose

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A West Allis neighborhood will come together Wednesday night following the tragic death of a toddler. 

A vigil is planned for 18-month-old Isabella Gibson who died from an apparent overdose. Emergency responders were called to a home at 88th and Maple on July 28 after Isabella's parents found her unresponsive. 

Authorities say the toddler had oxycodone in her system. 

Isabella's father, Robert Gibson, is now facing a charge of chronic child neglect. He is scheduled to be in court on August 13. 

The vigil is planned for August 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at 88th and Maple in West Allis. 

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