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Frisco Police Investigating Death Of 10-Year-Old Child

FRISCO (CBSDFW.COM) -- Frisco Police are investigating the death of a 10-year-old child at his residence, and his mother has been taken into custody.

Police discovered the body of the child on Wednesday night around 6:30 p.m. while responding to a welfare concern. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the child's parents and subsequently discovered the body.

The child's mother, 38 year-old Pallavi Dhawan, has been taken into custody in connection with the death. No formal charges have been filed at this time.

Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's death.

Anyone with information related to the death is encouraged to contact Frisco Police at 972-292-6010.

Frisco ISD confirms the boy attended fifth grade at Isbell Elementary, where extra counselors are on hand for the next few days to assist students.

The school has also sent out a letter (see below) to notify parents.

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