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Cops investigating death of 5-year-old NYC girl after 911 call
Police in Queens responded to a nine-one-one call reporting an assault, and officials have not yet said how the child died or whether anyone is charged.
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- First reported by New York Post: “Cops investigating death of 5-year-old NYC girl after responding to 911 call for assault”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:01 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: NYC.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHere is the latest.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe NYPD is investigating the death of a five-year-old girl in Queens, after officers responded to a nine-one-one call reporting an assault.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe New York Post reports the girl died after police arrived at the scene.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOfficials have not yet said how she died or what led to the call.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is a heartbreaking thing to wake up to. Is there any word on whether anyone has been charged?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot so far. Investigators are still working to establish what happened, and police have released very little detail overnight.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWe will pass along what the NYPD confirms as it comes in, and we'll keep it to the facts until then.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOur thoughts are with her family and her neighbors in Queens this morning.
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