Investigation underway after infant found dead inside Philadelphia apartment

Police are investigating after they said a 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.

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.