'A tragedy': Heat likely killed York County boy found in closed car

A 4-year-old boy who was found dead inside a car in East Manchester Township likely died because of the heat, Northeastern Regional Police Chief Bryan Rizzo said.

"Heat was probably a factor," Rizzo said. "It was over 90 degrees when we were dispatched."

Dameon Erb was found unresponsive in a family member's closed car parked at the child's home in East Manchester Township, police said. His family looked for him after noticing he was missing.

"It is a tragedy to see children and pets being victims of hot vehicles, whether it's accidental or neglect," Rizzo said. "We all have to be cognizant because the heat can overtake them pretty quickly."

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