Investigation underway after infant found dead in Philadelphia apartment

Apr 27, 2026 - 19:00
Investigation underway after infant found dead in Philadelphia apartment

Police are investigating after they said an infant was found dead inside an apartment in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, around 12:52 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, officers responded to an apartment on the 1100 block of North American Street.

When officers got to the residence, police said they found an unresponsive baby girl inside. She was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 1:08 p.m.

Sources tell NBC10 that a teen girl had given birth to the baby that same day.

Police said preliminary information suggests the infant may have sustained puncture wounds; however, the official cause of death is pending a formal examination by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The investigation is active and ongoing, according to police.