10-Year-Old Dakota Levi Stevens Found Unresponsive, Dies In Indiana

10-year-old Dakota Levi Stevens, who was a foster child living with a family in Northwest, Indiana, has tragically died at the age of 10. Stevens was tragically discovered unresponsive in his room.

Police responded to the scene in Porter County last week, taking the young man to the hospital immediately. At the hospital, Stevens was placed on life support, and died this week.

A cause of death for Stevens has not yet been released. An autopsy is currently being conducted in order to find the cause of his heartbreaking death.

Anise Rubalcav, the boy’s great aunt, said the following about the passing of the young man,

We just want some answers. What happened? He was a healthy little boy.

Anise Rubalcav

When asked about what kind of child Dakota was, Rubalcav responded by saying he was a “very intelligent young man. He loved to take things apart and put them back together. He loved sharks, cars.”

Indiana’s Department of Child Services said the following about Stevens’ tragic death,

Our entire staff is heartbroken by this news…DCS works with stakeholders and partners across the state to investigate the death of a child any time there is suspected abuse or neglect and will take the appropriate action.

Indiana’s Department of Child Services

Stevens was officially taken off of life support on Saturday, ending his life tragically before it even really began.

The boy had been taken into foster care after his father had died in 2021. He is survived by his sister. The boy’s mother had surrendered her parental rights.

His service is planned for Monday morning in Crown Point. A vigil is scheduled the same day. His great aunt said of the funeral,

We looking forward to reuniting one day. Unfortunately we’re going to reunite on Monday, but not as we planned.

Anise Rubalcav

Rest in peace, Dakota Stevens!