Young girl dies after possibly drowning inside home in Kensington, Philadelphia police say - 6abc Philadelphia

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
East Somerset Street
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Philadelphia Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A young girl was found unresponsive inside a home in Philadelphia’s Kensington section and later pronounced dead at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Police are investigating the death as a possible drowning after discovering water-filled basin and wet areas in the house.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed child Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Young girl dies after possibly drowning inside home in Kensington, Philadelphia police say - 6abc Philadelphia

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