The D.C. medical examiner ruled Tuesday that the death of a 1-month-old infant last summer was a homicide, according to D.C. police.
Following the results of toxicology tests, the medical examiner ruled that the infant, Alexis Chaves, died of acute doxylamine poisoning, according to police. The chemical doxylamine is found in sleeping medicine such as NyQuil.
Investigators have not arrested anyone in connection with Chaves’ death but are still investigating.
Police said emergency crews responding to a residence in the 600 block of Park Road Northwest at 6:45 p.m. on June 1 found an unconscious Chaves. The baby was rushed to the Children’s National Medical Center and pronounced dead.
The case remains under investigation, and anyone with information can call police at 202-727-9099. The police department offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to a conviction.
