WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A search is underway in West Sacramento after a one-year-old child was found dead in a motel.
Police are looking for Derrick Woods, 43, of Sacramento, as they investigate what they referred to as the "violent homicide of a one-year-old child." Police said Woods is considered dangerous and that if anyone knows where he is, they should call police immediately without approaching him.
"He's considered wanted at this point in association with a violent felony and should be considered dangerous. So, do not approach him, do not make contact with him, just contact the police and allow us to go out and make that contact," said Sgt. Stefan Iwanicki.
Police originally responded to Silvey's Motel along the 1000 block of West Capitol Avenue for a welfare check around noon on Monday. Officials said officers found the child dead from traumatic injuries.
“This is absolutely a traumatic event for anybody involved, especially family members of the deceased child,” Sgt. Iwanicki said.
Authorities said they have a homicide arrest warrant for Woods, and said that he was last seen running from the area at the time of the incident. Sgt. Iwanicki said police are concerned that he has ties out state and could be looking to leave the area.
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