Philadelphia, December 22, 2025
A tragic incident occurred in Philadelphia where a two-year-old child was found unresponsive early Sunday morning. Emergency responders performed CPR, but the child was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, with the Special Victims Unit handling the case. This incident raises concerns about child safety and welfare in the community.
Philadelphia
Two-Year-Old Child Dies After Being Found Unresponsive
A two-year-old child was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive early Sunday morning in Philadelphia. The incident occurred on December 21, 2025, at approximately 4:49 a.m..
Emergency Response and Transport
Upon arrival at a residence on the 2100 block of Titan Street in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department medics initiated CPR on the child. The child was then transported to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Despite emergency efforts, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital at 5:31 a.m..
Ongoing Investigation
Police officers assigned to the 17th District responded to a hospital-related radio call concerning the child. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and the Special Victims Unit is handling the ongoing investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in Philadelphia?
- A two-year-old child was found unresponsive early Sunday morning in Philadelphia and later pronounced dead.
- When did this incident occur?
- The incident occurred on December 21, 2025, at approximately 4:49 a.m..
- Where was the child transported?
- The child was transported to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
- Who is investigating the incident?
- Police officers assigned to the 17th District responded to the incident, and the Special Victims Unit is handling the ongoing investigation.
Incident Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | 2100 block of Titan Street, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Date | December 21, 2025 |
| Time of Discovery | Approximately 4:49 a.m. |
| Time Pronounced Deceased | 5:31 a.m. |
| Victim | Two-year-old child |
| Emergency Response | Philadelphia Fire Department medics, CPR initiated |
| Hospital Transported To | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing by Special Victims Unit |
| Cause of Death | Not yet determined |
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