1-month-old baby dies, mom hospitalized after being reported missing

WASHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – A 1-month-old baby died and his mother was hospitalized with serious injuries after they were reported missing in Connecticut.

According to Connecticut State Police, 27-year-old Sadie Fleming and her son Hudson were reported missing Sunday morning.

A Silver Alert was sent out.

Authorities said Fleming was last seen leaving her home with her baby sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. on Sunday.

They responded to her home on Brinsmade Road in Washington, Connecticut.

Around 5:45 p.m. the same day, both mother and son were found.

Police said Fleming was found on a wooded road in Washington. She was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Hudson was found nearby in the woods, state police said. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

What led to their injuries remained unclear.

As of Monday, state police had yet to announce any arrests or identify any suspects in connection with the case.

They believe, however, there is no threat to the public.

Further information was not yet available. Police are still investigating.

Anyone with information was urged to Connecticut State Police at 860-626-7900.

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