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Queens Girl, 5, Dies After Reported Assault
15 Oct
Summary
- A 5-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a South Richmond Hill home.
- Police responded to a 911 call from the girl's mother on Wednesday night.
- The child was transported to Jamaica Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
A 5-year-old girl has died following an assault reported to police in South Richmond Hill, Queens. Officers were dispatched to a residence on 110th Street on Wednesday evening after receiving a 911 call from the girl's mother.
Upon arrival, police discovered the child unresponsive in a bedroom. She was found to be bleeding from her nose and mouth. The girl was subsequently transported to Jamaica Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The medical examiner's office will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.
The girl's mother, who is in her early thirties, is at the hospital receiving medical evaluation. Police are also speaking with other family members as part of their ongoing investigation into the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.
