A community is reeling after a child was found dead at a home, sparking a homicide investigation.
A 31-year-old woman is assisting police after a crime scene was declared at a residence at Lowood, west of Brisbane.
Emergency services were called to the house about 11.10pm on Monday, police said.
“A child was located unresponsive and declared deceased at the scene,” a police statement said.
“A crime scene has been declared and investigations into the circumstances is underway.”
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Police said the 31-year-old woman assisting police with inquiries and the child were known to each other.
“However, we are unable to comment further on their relationship at this stage,” the police said.
“There is no ongoing threat to the community.”
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli sent his condolences to the child’s family.
“My reaction is one of deep sorrow, and it’s just so deeply troubling, and I want to see a full and thorough investigation,” he told reporters on Tuesday.
”That community and the state will grieve at that, and they will feel that very deeply.”