A grandmother who was reportedly a doctor had moved to a new city to be closer to her family and spend more time with her grandchildren. But what was supposed to be a new chapter for the family ended in a heartbreaking tragedy when her young granddaughter was found unresponsive inside a hot car while the grandmother was at work, police say.

According to authorities, the little girl had been left inside the vehicle during dangerously hot conditions. By the time she was discovered, emergency responders were unable to save her.

The circumstances surrounding the tragedy have shocked the family and community, particularly because the grandmother had reportedly relocated with the intention of being closer to her loved ones.

Police are now investigating exactly what happened that day and why the child was left inside the vehicle. The grandmother could face serious legal consequences depending on the outcome of the investigation.

For a family that had moved closer together, the heartbreaking incident has instead left behind unimaginable grief and questions that may never have easy answers.