The New York City Police Department is investigating the death of a 5-year-old girl. She was found unconscious and bleeding inside a home in Queens on Wednesday evening, October 14, 2026. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at a residence on 110th Street near 95th Avenue in South Richmond Hill.
NYPD Responds to 911 Call in South Richmond Hill
Officers arrived at the property just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Inside a bedroom, they found the child unresponsive, suffering from trauma with blood coming from her nose and mouth. Emergency medical services rushed the victim in critical condition to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
Authorities are withholding the girl’s identity pending family notification. No arrests have been made as officials work to piece together the events.
Investigation and Medical Examiner Details
Detectives and crime scene investigators are interviewing family members to establish a timeline. According to reports from ABC7 New York, the girl’s mother, who is in her early 30s, was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an examination to determine the exact cause and manner of death. These findings will play a critical role in the NYPD’s ongoing inquiry.
Community Appeal and Ongoing Updates
Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish speakers, at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Anonymous submissions can also be made online via the Crime Stoppers website or via @NYPDTips on social media.
Local authorities and news outlets will provide updates as official information regarding the medical examiner’s findings or potential charges becomes available.
