A Shelbyville woman has been charged in the death of a child.
Just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Shelbyville Police Department officers responded to 911 Hale Road, Lot 17, for a report of an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers were met outside by Sophie Igou, who was beside her 22-month-old child who laid in the driveway. Officers immediately attempted to render aid, but it was quickly determined that the child was deceased.
SPD investigators were called to the scene and began their investigation. At this time, an autopsy has been requested to determine the cause of death. As part of the ongoing investigation, Igou has been charged with Level 1 Neglect of a Dependent Causing Death. Additional charges are pending at this time.
The Shelbyville Police Department offered thanks to the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office and the Shelby County Coroner’s Office for their assistance in this investigation. This remains an active investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case are asked to contact Detective Fred McConnaughey or Detective Mark Newman at 317-392-5106. The release from the Shelbyville Police Department reveals additional details will be released when they become available and are able to be released.
Callans seeks seat on Rockville Town Board
Burkett eyes Vermillion County Council District 3 Seat
IDHS warns against disaster assistance fraud
Zamani seeks Vermillion County District 4 seat
USDA announces record payments of $13.8 billion for 2025 crop year revenue and price safety net programs
Nucor Corporation chooses additional expansion in Crawfordsville
Applications open for Indiana's Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program
USPS schedule for weekend into Columbus Day
Equipment investments keep working for Indiana habitat
Smith looks to punch ticket to Rockville Town Board seat
Pair of motorcycle crashes keep Parke County Sheriff's deputies busy
Parke Heritage Middle School awarded multi-million dollar Next Generation School Improvement Grant from IDOE
BMV urges Hoosiers to complete voter registration by October 5 deadline
Last day to ask your question for Indiana's next Secretary Of State
