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The DA’s office is not releasing many details until the Chief Medical Examiner’s office gives an official ruling.

Police are investigating the death of a baby that was brought to a hospital Friday evening and later declared dead, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s office.

State and Lawrence police are investigating after “an infant was brought into Holy Family Hospital Friday evening and later declared deceased,” the DA’s office said in an email.

The DA’s office said it is waiting to release any further details until the Chief Medical Examiner’s office gives an official ruling.

The DA’s office did not specify the baby’s place of residence nor how long the baby was at the hospital before being declared dead.