Investigation continues following discovery of 'not fully developed' baby

Investigation continues following discovery of 'not fully developed' baby
Updated: Apr. 18, 2018 at 11:35 AM CDT
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WICHITA FALLS, Tx (RNN Texoma) - The Wichita Falls Police Department is investigating the discovery of a 'not fully developed' baby at United Regional early Tuesday morning.

Officers responded to the hospital around 5:45 a.m. after the fetus was found in a linen cart in the laundry department, according to hospital officials.

WFPD officials said 'baby doe' has been sent off for an autopsy. A gender has not been released.

An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time.

Manager of Marketing and Communications, Lynn Weisen said in a statement Tuesday evening, "We are saddened by the situation and are doing everything we can to help those involved."

Stay with News Channel 6 as we continue to follow this story.

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