Infant Found Dead in Lodi Parking Lot

An infant was found dead in a parking lot in Lodi, California, on Thursday morning, prompting an ongoing police investigation. David Franco, an employee at Commissary Azteca, discovered the deceased baby between two cars while on his lunch break and alerted his coworker, Silvia Gonzalez, who confirmed the baby was not moving. The baby, possibly only a few hours old, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The discovery has deeply affected the local community, with witnesses expressing their distress and urging others to consider safer alternatives for unwanted infants. Authorities are seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation. Those with information are encouraged to contact Lodi police.