Fairfax County police investigating death of 11-year-old child in McLean

Fairfax County police detectives are investigating the death of an 11-year-old child who they say was critically injured in McLean on Tuesday evening. 

FCPD tells FOX 5 officers responded to the 1700 block of Maxwell Court at around 5:32 p.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive child. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they say the child was unconscious.

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Police say the child was transported to a local hospital where they later died. 

A preliminary investigation has revealed that the death appears to be accidental. 

Police say there is no apparent threat to public safety at this time.