Police investigating death of juvenile in Richmond Township

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is helping to investigate the death of a boy Wednesday near Richmond, authorities announced.

The Richmond Township Fire Protection District responded to a call of someone experiencing “difficulty breathing” at 10:50 a.m. in the 9600 block of Hillandale Lane, according to a news release from the fire district.

A MERCY MD-1 vehicle was dispatched, and advanced life support treatment was initiated.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported the juvenile was a boy. He was taken to Northwestern McHenry Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead, the fire district said.

The youth has not been identified, and the sheriff’s office said no further information is being shared at this time “out of respect for the family” and “for the integrity of the investigation.”

The sheriff said the investigation is ongoing. It’s unclear whether foul play is suspected.