Milwaukee police: 11-day-old baby dies near 97th Street, co-sleeping believed to be factor

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An investigation is underway after a newborn baby girl was located unresponsive on 97th Street in Milwaukee. 

Police were called to the area around 4 a.m.

Authorities say an 11-day-old baby girl was located unresponsive and despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead. 

Co-sleeping appears to be a factor in her death, however, her cause of death is under investigation. 

An autopsy has been scheduled by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. 

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