Police investigating young boy’s death

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News) – Garland police are investigating the death of a 4 year old boy at a home near south Shiloh Road and West Miller Road.

Garland police's Joe Harn says investigators think the boy died in the washing machine in the home.

"Our detectives are continuing to work with the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office to make sure of cause of death."

The boy's father, 28 year old Joseph Blocker, has been arrested and charged with capital murder. His bond is set at $500,000.

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