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6-Month-Old Boy Found Unresponsive in Big Lake Died From Meningitis, Officials Say
SHERBURNE COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 22 – Health officials deemed the home unlivable due to black mold and contamination, while authorities continue investigating the infant's death from bacterial meningitis.
- Six-Month-Old Gideon Peter Mwangi was found unresponsive and not breathing in a Big Lake home on Friday, July 18, 2025, and subsequently died.
- Investigators responded to a 911 call reporting the unresponsive child and found the home extremely dirty with black mold in numerous locations.
- An autopsy confirmed that Mwangi died from bacterial meningitis, a serious infection near the brain, and the home was deemed unlivable by health officials.
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2025, authorities confirmed that the investigation is still active and, to date, no individuals have been detained in connection with the child's death.
- Neighbors expressed worries about the safety of nine minors residing in the residence, but their current status has not been disclosed as the inquiry proceeds.
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Six-month-old found in 'unlivable' Big Lake home died of bacterial meningitis AlphaNews.org
Share This StoryA six-month-old baby was found deceased in a Big Lake home on Friday, prompting a large response from emergency services and child protection authorities. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office identified the infant as Gideon Peter Mwangi in a press release following the incident. According to the press release, the preliminary autopsy results revealed the cause of death as bacterial meningitis. The home where the baby was found w…
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