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Man charged in death of 4-week-old baby in Chattanooga

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Chattanooga man was charged in the death of a 4-week-old baby.

Chattanooga Police officers responded to a medical emergency call from a home on the 2100 block of Raulston Street Monday.

When they got there, they found a baby receiving CPR. Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the baby to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Police say the incident in question took place on the 2200 block of East 27th Street.

Officers charged Ivan Dunton with Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Child Abuse. He was booked into the Hamilton County Jail.

CPD encouraged anyone with information about this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at (423) 643-5100. Callers can remain anonymous.