A 5-year-old girl was pronounced dead Monday after she was found in a home in the 2800 of Pelham Avenue, city police said.
Police said the child had bruising to her face, showing signs of prior abuse. She was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Johns Hopkins Pediatrics, police said.
Homicide detectives have assumed control of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LockUp.
— Caitlin Froom