The adoptive parents of a 10-year-old Moreno Valley boy were arrested after he was transported to a hospital and later died.

The parents were arrested after detectives discovered signs of neglect and child abuse at a home where they were called for reports of a 10-year-old boy in medical distress.

An initial investigation found possible signs of abuse and neglect of a 10 year-old-boy who later died at a hospital. His adopted parents were arrested.

The adoptive parents of a 10-year-old boy have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse after the child died at a hospital in “medical distress,” authorities say. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office,

A 10-year-old Moreno Valley boy died in the hospital just hours after deputies were called to the home. His adoptive parents were arrested.