4-year-old child found dead in vehicle outside Poteet home, authorities say

POTEET, Texas – Authorities said a 4-year-old child was found dead in a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.

The Poteet Police Department and Atascosa County EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive child on Avenue E in Poteet, police stated.

The child was pronounced dead on the scene, according to Poteet police.

It is unclear at this time how the child died. A City of Poteet spokesperson confirmed that the child was 4 years old.

The Texas Rangers are assisting the Poteet Police Department with the investigation.

This story is developing. Check back for more information.

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