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Tacoma police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy found unresponsive on Friday at S 40th St and S Lawrence St.

Officers and firefighters responded to the scene around 3:00 p.m. and determined the child was dead.

Detectives have classified the death as suspicious and are conducting an investigation.

TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was found dead on Friday.

According to authorities, officers were called to S 40th St and S Lawrence St around 3:00 p.m. to reports of an unresponsive child. Police and firefighters arrived, but quickly determined the child was dead.

Detectives have ruled the death as suspicious and are investigating.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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