Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)– An investigation is underway following the death of a child in Emmetsburg.

The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation tells KICD News an initial 911 call was received by authorities in Palo Alto County last Thursday afternoon noting a child was unresponsive at a home in the 1600 block of 8th Street in Emmetsburg.

Emergency crews performed live-saving measures at the scene and later had the child transported to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines where he passed away on Tuesday.

The DCI says the investigation is ongoing and no further details into the death are being released at this time.