DAYTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway after a 3-year-old boy died in north Liberty County on Saturday, according to the sheriff's office.
At about 5:30 a.m., investigators said the child's mother's boyfriend called the dispatcher and reported that the child was in distress and described his condition as "gagging."
[Ads /]
Lead Investigator Sean Mitchell said the child was in a recliner chair at the residence on Country Road 3792 in north Liberty County.
Mitchell said the emergency medical team began CPR on the child on the way to Kingwood Hospital.
[Ads /]
The boy was pronounced dead at the emergency room, according to Mitchell.
The investigation is in early stages, but detectives are continuing with interviews and awaiting pending autopsy results.