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Fund Set Up For Boy Found Hanging In Mpls.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The family of the 9-year-old boy found hanging from a clothesline is asking for privacy as they deal with the death of their child.

The boy was found hanging by a rope in the backyard of an abandoned home in the 3200 block of Bryant Avenue North last week.

He died from his injuries three days later. Police are calling his death suspicious.

The family wants to thank everyone for the cards, calls and concern. A fund has been set up at Wells Fargo to help the family

You can donate to the Beautiful Foundation at any Wells Fargo bank.

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