'Heartbroken:' Neighbors, family grieve as Medical Examiner responds to 89th and Mill for infant death

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating the sudden death of a child on the city's north side Wednesday morning, August 1. And neighbors said they're grieving with the family.

Police tape set the perimeter at an apartment building near 89th and Mill Road Wednesday morning. First responders were called out for the sudden death of a child.

"It's so crazy there are always so many kids out here playing," said Mariah Clayton, neighbor.

As investigators worked to pieced together how the baby boy died,  a group of loved ones gathered outside the home -- consoling each other while sharing hugs and tears.

"I give my condolences to the family and I feel bad," Clayton said.

Milwaukee police said the baby boy was just one-month-old.  Clayton is a mother and said the death is heart wrenching.

"One-month old baby, oh my god that is just so sad," Clayton said.

Police said the circumstances surrounding the child's death are unknown at this time. Neighbors are speechless.

"I don't even know what to say," neighbor Deborah said. "I would be heartbroken if that happened to one of my grandchildren."

Joy Flannery said the baby's untimely death is a true tragedy.

"We've never had anything happen in this neighborhood. Ever," Flannery said.

Flannery said her heart goes out to the grieving family and believes the baby boy is in a better place.

"Had a whole life ahead. Which is very, very sad," Flannery said.

The Medical Examiner's Office said the death is not considered suspicious. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed on Thursday, August 2.