Infant found dead inside Flagstaff hotel room, 2 other children found safe

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Published  May 17, 2026 1:36pm MST
FOX 10 Phoenix

The Brief

    • An infant was found dead inside a room at a hotel in Flagstaff on Sunday morning.
    • Two other children were found unharmed inside the same hotel room and have been confirmed safe by authorities.
    • No suspects have been identified or arrested, and police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators or Silent Witness.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - An infant was found dead in a Flagstaff hotel room on Sunday morning, according to Flagstaff Police. 

What we know:

Officers responded to reports of a baby being possibly dead at the La Quinta Inn, located at 1000 N. Bronco Way, at around 9:36 a.m. on May 17. 

The infant was found dead in a hotel room, while two other children were found in the room. Both of the kids were not hurt and are safe, the department said. 

What we don't know:

Police did not announce any arrests or identify anyone involved.

What you can do:

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the police department at 928-774-1414 or contact Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.

What's next:

This remains an active investigation. 

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The Source: Flagstaff Police Department

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