AHOSKIE – The investigation continues into the death of a five-month-old child in Ahoskie late last month.

Ahoskie Police Chief Troy Fitzhugh said Thursday his department was still actively involved in the investigation into the case that has been ruled a homicide, but no arrests have been made to date.

The only information released at this point is that shortly after 6 p.m. on Feb. 28, the Ahoskie Police Department received a 9-1-1 call in reference to an unresponsive child in the 400 block of North McGlohon Street.

The child reportedly died as a result of blunt trauma to his body.

Detective Sgt. Stephen White, Lt. Jeremy Roberts and Captain Michele Garrett of the APD are investigating the homicide.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Ahoskie Police Department by calling 332-5011.