CLARION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion County Coroner Terry Shaffer says the death of a Clarion Township infant does not appear suspicious.

Shaffer told exploreClarion.com, “The case will remain open until the results from the blood samples are received. There does not appear to be anything suspicious in nature, though.”

According to Clarion-based State Police, an investigation has been initiated into the death of a 5-month-old male who was found unresponsive sometime between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on March 15, within a residence located in Clarion Township.

The infant was transported to the Clarion Emergency Room via ambulance where he was pronounced deceased.

Shaffer says that Eric Vey, Forensic Pathologist for the Erie County Coroner’s office, conducted an autopsy on March 15.

The results of the blood tests from the autopsy may take up to eight weeks, according to Shaffer.

Trooper Craddock, of PSP Clarion, indicates an investigation is on-going into the manner of the victim’s death pending the lab reports.

No other information was provided.