The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a child was found deceased in Riverview.
On June 20, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., deputies arrived at a home on Emerald Shore Drive for reports of an unresponsive child. Once on scene, deputies came in contact with a father who found his 3-year-old child unresponsive inside a parked vehicle at the home.
The child was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital - South and pronounced deceased.
"This tragedy underscores a critical danger that we must never take for granted,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “A vehicle can reach lethal temperatures within minutes. We urge every parent and caregiver in our community to make hot vehicle safety a priority. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a moment.”
At this time, no charges have been filed, and the investigation remains active.
June 22, 2026
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Release Number: 26-110
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