On May 31, 2023, four-year-old Cooper Austin was found in the family's pool at their Las Vegas, Nevada residence. His adult caregiver called 911, and the child was pulled from the water. Life-saving measures were commenced before emergency medical personnel arrived and transported him to a local hospital, where he was assessed to be in critical condition. On June 4, 2023, Cooper was pronounced deceased. There were concerns regarding the supervision of the child at the time of the incident. The family had two prior CPS referrals in November 2022, both coded as "Information Only." The cause and manner of death were pending official autopsy findings, and law enforcement was investigating the event.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
The fatality report states the child was "found in the family's pool" and was "pulled from the pool." The news article headline reads "Las Vegas 4-year-old dies after being pulled from family pool" and further states "Cooper Austin passed away June 4 at an area hospital. CCDFS received a report from the child's adult caregiver who had dialed 911 after Cooper was found in the pool."
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
The fatality report states: "There is a concern regarding supervision of the child at the time the incident occurred." The child was found in the family pool, indicating he was unsupervised or inadequately supervised near the water.
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
The fatality report states: "CCDFS has the following prior CPS history for this child or member of the child's family or household: 11/16/2022 – A referral was received and was coded 'Information Only'. 11/17/2022 – A referral was received and was coded 'Information Only'." The news article corroborates: "they have had prior contact at the house regarding Child Protective Services twice before in November of 2022."
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
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