SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 15-month-old child was found dead in the parking lot of South Sumter Middle School Friday afternoon, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

In a statementdeputies said they were called to the school around 4:18 p.m. after receiving a report of the deceased child.

An investigation revealed the child was unintentionally left in a car parked at the school, the release said.

“The child was present with a family member and was going to be dropped off at daycare,” the statement said. “However, the family member forgot the child was present and went to school.”

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An investigation is ongoing involving the Medical Examiner’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office, although no details have been released regarding any charges in this incident.

“This is a tragic situation and our hearts go out to the child’s family,” the sheriff’s office said.

No additional information has been provided at this time.

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