Gracemere: Two-month-old baby dies after sustaining life-threatening injuries, found not breathing

An investigation has been launched after the death of a two-month-old infant who was found at a property with life-threatening injuries.

Police were called to a property in Gracemere, Queensland shortly after 11pm on Monday after reports of an infant being unconscious and not breathing.

On arrival, police located a two-month-old girl with life-threatening injuries.

The infant was airlifted to Rockhampton Base Hospital where she was pronounced deceased on Wednesday.

“A crime scene has been declared and the investigation is ongoing,” a Queensland Police spokesperson said on Friday.

Detectives from the Rockhampton Child Protection Unit and specialist police from the Crime and Intelligence Commands’ Child Trauma Unit are leading the investigation.

Police are urging anyone with information, or who may have witnessed suspicious activity, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Policelink.

Lifeline: 13 11 14.

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Crisis Care Helpline on 1800 199 008.

Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to headspace.org.au.